Health

3,662 debates and bills about health

7 Jul 2026

Consumer Protection for Long-term Cord Blood Bank Contracts and Safeguards Against Regulatory Lapses

MOH does not coordinate with CASE on cord blood bank contract complaints.
Contracts are private commercial agreements; parents can approach banks or CASE.
Regulations require transfer or consent during disruption; MOH will consider strengthening them.

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7 Jul 2026

Review on Inclusion of Eczema in Chronic Disease Management Programme and Treatment Eligible for MediSave Coverage

MOH is reviewing adding atopic dermatitis to the Chronic Disease Management Programme.
Updates will be shared early next year.
If included, MediSave-claimable treatments and professional guidelines will be updated.

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7 Jul 2026

Data on Eczema Cases Treated in Public Health System over Past Three Years and Proportion Involving Patients Below 60

MP queried annual eczema cases in public health system and proportion under 60.
Minister provided table of eczema-related visits at public institutions from 2023 to 2025.

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7 Jul 2026

Tracking Medical Interventions among Elderly Patients Near End of Life, Trends in Medical Over-utilisation and Guidelines for Proportionate Care

MOH does not track intervention intensity; focuses on palliative care and quality of life.
Palliative care uptake rose to 51%; hospital deaths fell to 60%.
Advance Care Plans help document end-of-life care preferences.

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7 Jul 2026

Data on Public Hospital Robotics Deployment, Clinical Outcomes and Long-term Impact on Healthcare Manpower

Public hospitals deploy surgical robots for minimally invasive surgeries, with outcomes comparable to conventional methods.
Robotics could ease workloads and mitigate healthcare manpower shortages.
A detailed academic study on robotics' long-term impact may be commissioned later.

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7 Jul 2026

Frequency of Kidney Panel Screenings for Patients Who Show Rapid Decline in Renal Function

eGFR declines may be reversible; doctors investigate causes before specialist referral.
Referrals follow clinical guidelines; urgent cases are referred promptly.
Screening frequency depends on individual risk and decline rate; high-risk patients monitored closely.

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7 Jul 2026

Criteria for Assessing Fitness of Elderly Individuals to Retain Driving Licences

Drivers aged 65+ need three-yearly medical checks covering vision, hearing, movement, and mental/physical health.
Traffic Police set criteria via SMA guidelines, reviewing with stakeholders as new risks emerge.

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7 Jul 2026

SCDF's Procedures for Verifying Identity of Patients Prior to Conveying Them to Hospitals

SCDF prioritizes patient care and timely conveyance over identity verification procedures.
Identification helps access medical history, but paramedics exercise flexibility in emergencies.
A recent case prompted SCDF to reiterate that patient care always precedes administrative requirements.

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7 Jul 2026

Exceptions to Cancer Drug Lists for Patients with Rare Cancers

MP asked if Cancer Drug List can allow case-by-case exceptions for rare cancer patients needing costly non-listed drugs.
Health Minister deferred, saying combined reply will come at next opportunity.

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7 Jul 2026

Public Health Innovation Challenges or Behavioural Interventions to Reduce Second-hand Smoke Exposure in Residential Estates

David Hoe suggested piloting innovation challenges and behavioural nudges to cut second-hand smoke exposure at home.
Grace Fu cited multi-pronged measures: advisories, enforcement, and community-driven efforts to promote considerate smoking behaviour.

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7 Jul 2026

Response to Rise in Prevalence of Preventive and Chronic Illness Cases Seen by Family Doctors and Small Clinics

GPs will shift toward chronic disease management under Healthier SG to ease polyclinic load.
MOH disbursed $350 million, plus networks, IT grants, and training to support them.
Healthcare workforce expected to grow 20% by 2030, monitored by MOH.

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7 Jul 2026

Risk of Hantavirus Transmission into Singapore via International Travel

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship has subsided.
Global cooperation quarantined exposed passengers, preventing further spread.
No additional surveillance or vector control announced for Singapore.

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7 Jul 2026

Lessons on Impact of Tuberculosis Screening on Business Prospects at High Footfall Locations from Recent Exercises at Bedok

TB screening lessons: clear communication prevents rumours; rental rebates eased business impact; community partnerships ensured coordinated response.
Pritam Singh questioned urgency of three-day screening given cases spanned three years, urging differentiated timelines to reduce hawker anxiety.
Minister acknowledged communication gaps, pledged to refine public messaging and incorporate lessons into future protocols.

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7 Jul 2026

Strengthening Regulatory Regime for Nursing Homes

MOH defends audits; licence revocations show the regulatory framework working as intended.
Most nursing homes improve after lapses; support includes manpower training and grants.
Audit findings not shared early; MOH cannot coordinate private claims against homes.

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7 May 2026

Data on Enhanced Medical Insurance Annual Premiums for Foreign Workers by Co-payment Option and Percentile Distribution

MOM does not track annual premiums for migrant worker medical insurance policies.
No data on percentiles or averages for enhanced plans with or without co-payment.

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7 May 2026

Update on Effectiveness of Heat Stress Advisory and Integration into Public Health and Workplace Safety Protocols

Heat Stress Advisory launched July 2023; app engagement rises during hot season.
Sensors expanded from 9 to 27 for location-specific data; more planned.
Adapted for workplaces, schools, and healthcare via sector-specific frameworks.

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7 May 2026

Guidance Provided to Mental Health Providers on Minor Referrals and Parental Consent Thresholds for Tier 2 Services

Existing professional codes require parental consent for minor mental health care.
No separate Tier 2 guidance issued yet.
MOH still consulting stakeholders on draft consent guidelines.

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7 May 2026

Update on Review of Parental Consent Requirements for Children and Young People Accessing Mental Health Support

Draft guidelines propose tiered mental health care, with basic support accessible without parental consent.
Consultations with parents, youths, and providers continue; updates will come later this year.

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7 May 2026

Expanding Paediatric and Geriatric Inpatient Care Services at Regional Hospitals

Geriatric inpatient care is already available across all public acute hospitals.
Paediatric inpatient care stays centralised at KKH, NUH, and private hospitals.
Regional hospitals host outpatient satellite paediatric clinics instead of inpatient services.

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7 May 2026

Defining High-Risk Psychological Services and Mandating Unregistered Practitioner Disclosure Under the Psychology Registration Framework

Dr Chen sought mandatory disclosure by unregistered mental health practitioners in ads and agreements.
She asked for criteria classifying high-risk services like trauma or grief counselling.
Minister referred to his prior oral answer on the framework.

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