Singapore

Outpatient care eases pressure on Singapore hospitals

Hospitalisation is more expensive due to room charges, nursing care, and other fees.

SingHealth, SUSS, SUTD ink MoU to advance population health initiatives

The partnership will focus on developing a white paper and actionable implementation plan.

SCH named WHO Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing

It will focus on capacity building, collaboration, and research.

SUSS launches intercontinental alliance of healthcare providers initiative

Initiatives will be grounded in five strategic themes including continuity of care.

NUHCS Angiography Centre reopens with upgraded facilities

This includes a new reception with an expanded seating area.

NUHCS to start using breakthrough drug for rare lung condition

Winrevair, which treats hypertension from constricted lung arteries, costs  $3,700-$6,730

IHH Healthcare’s YTD 2024 earnings drop 13% YoY

Excluding exceptional items, earnings grew by 35%. 

Challenges persist in Singapore's aged care homes

Their services are routinary and not personalised mainly due to resource constraints.

Singapore and Saudi Arabia sign MoU on health cooperation

It outlines areas such as education and training, primary healthcare, and promotion policies.

SingHealth names new CEO for Eastern General Hospital

Gan Wee Hoe’s appointment will be concurrent with his position as SCH’s CEO.

CGH introduces integrated, multi-disciplinary service for lymphoedema

It focuses on early diagnosis, continual monitoring, and personalised care.

Thomson Medical partners with Adyen for integrated payments

The healthcare group’s patients can pay using their preferred modes and currencies.

NSC, Sanofi, and A*STAR partner to advance acne treatment research

The collaboration includes a phase 1 clinical study to start in the second quarter of 2025.

Microbiome sequencing services market to reach $5.5b by 2030

A primary driver is the growing interest in the human microbiome.

Healthcare collaborations to enhance diabetes mgmt in Singapore

The country is facing a growing burden of diabetes due to an ageing population and obesity.

NHG and HCA ink MoU to transform Singapore’s healthcare workforce

It focuses on areas such as AI, sustainable practices, workplace safety, and innovation.