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From 1 August 2024, Singapore’s Ministry of Health has introduced substantial subsidies for high-cost cell, tissue, and gene therapies, providing a lifeline for patients needing advanced treatments such as CAR T-cell therapy. The subsidies are aimed at making these treatments more accessible by adjusting the coverage based on household income and patient needs, with caps of up to $150,000 for citizens and $45,000 for permanent residents

Golden Ava International has been hit with an $8,000 fine for smuggling illegal meat from Myanmar, as Singapore tightens its…

The “Hakdaw Kabataan” project in Quezon City trains youth leaders to provide free HIV testing in their communities, addressing disproportionately high HIV rates among Filipino teens. By promoting U=U and empowering youth leaders to spread prevention messages on social media, this initiative strives to end HIV stigma and improve access to treatment and care.

Recent data from Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH) WiSE study indicated that dementia rates among Singapore’s elderly have decreased to 8.8% from 10% in 2013, largely due to better education and stroke prevention. Professor Chong Siow Ann notes that government initiatives have played a key role in this positive trend. Nevertheless, as Singapore ages, creating a dementia-friendly society is crucial for ongoing support in dementia care.

As our population ages and the incidence of chronic diseases rises, telemedicine has emerged as a critical tool for bridging…

New diagnostic tools are being explored to address the gaps in endometriosis diagnosis. Researchers are focusing on non-invasive methods and…

Singapore’s Nutri-Grade labels, which have successfully guided healthier beverage choices, are now set to tackle salt, sauces, and instant noodles. …

Singapore is set to extend parental leave to 30 weeks by 2026, offering more support for working parents.  This initiative…

The Case of Imane Khelif in How Fairness is Determined in Sports:  Imane Khelif’s triumph at the Paris 2024 Olympics…

MaNaDr Clinic, located at City Gate along Beach Road, has been ordered to cease its outpatient telemedicine services effective Friday, 16 August 2024.This directive follows an investigation by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), which uncovered troubling practices, including extremely brief teleconsultations and the issuance of multiple medical certificates (MCs) within short periods.