Singapore will tackle excessive sodium consumption in a way that is suited to its context. In many European and Western countries, their main source of sodium is processed foods which households buy from shops or supermarkets. In Singapore, sodium comes mainly from added salt, sauces and seasonings. A key priority is t
The Ministry of Health does not track data on cases involving disputes over whether a hospital has provided inaccurate or outdated information at the material time on whether a patient qualifies for on-panel benefits when claiming for hospitalisation expenses under the Integrated Shield Plan. But it is aware of a few c
Between January 2022 and June 2023, around 20 inpatient hospice patients sought Eldershield claims and all were approved. The Agency for Integrated Care proactively looks out for applications for claims of patients with limited life expectancy and prioritises the processing of their applications. Senior Parliamentary S
Singapore can and must do better to make mental healthcare more accessible to its people, said NMP Syed Harun Alhabsyi. In an adjournment motion in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 3), he stressed the need to improve the accessibility, coordination and quality of mental health services, as well as strengthen services and sup