Singapore
NHCS performs ‘first-in-Singapore’ procedure for heart failure patients
NHCS performs ‘first-in-Singapore’ procedure for heart failure patients
The new technique uses a balloon and stent to clear blockages in LVADs.
4 hours ago
KKH-led institute launches sexual health guidelines for women
The guidelines cover screening, assessment, education, and management.
4 hours ago
NHG appoints new Chairman, Medical Board for population health
Mark Chan specialised in geriatric medicine in 2007.
4 hours ago
TMC and Prudential Singapore partner to expand specialist access
A hundred medical specialists will be added to the insurance’s hospital-led programme.
4 hours ago
SGH, Siemens ink MoU to advance healthcare innovation
One key area is the development of new technologies.
2 days ago
Tan Tock Seng Hospital adopts automated prostate biopsy tech
The machine uses robot-guided MRI fusion and advanced auto-segmentation.
2 days ago
NUH expands supportive and palliative care in new partnerships
One key focus area is to enable more terminally ill patients to receive care at home.
5 days ago
SG’s public healthcare staff to receive pay hikes of up to 7%
This follows the Ministry of Health’s announcement last January.
5 days ago
Singapore appoints chair for Communicable Diseases Agency board
The CDA will be established on 1 April.
6 days ago
Singapore launches online tool for health insurance planning
The tool is accessible on the CPF website through Singpass.
6 days ago
NUH, Jaga-Me ink MoU for supportive and palliative care
It will focus on areas such as Healthier SG and Age Well SG options.
SingHealth and EDP Renewables partner for clean energy
Rooftop solar will be deployed across the health cluster’s facilities.
SingHealth unveils new online system for research applications
Starting 1 April, researchers can submit a single IRB application through ECOS.
NUCOHS dental clinic opens in Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Key services include gum disease management and tooth replacement procedures.
National University Hospital to advance eye care in new partnership
One key focus is exchange programmes for education and training.
SingHealth unveils AI institute for medicine
The institute will also focus on maintaining patient privacy and safety.
KTPH tracks patients, equipment in real time
The Singapore state hospital also plans to use passive RFID wristbands to find patients.
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