Singapore

Nanyang Polytechnic develops AI capability to detect human falls

The new AI system has been trained to examine human gaits to prevent potential falls.

Nanyang Polytechnic develops AI capability to detect human falls

The new AI system has been trained to examine human gaits to prevent potential falls.

St Luke’s ElderCare officially opens One Punggol Centre

The new facility will offer centre-based daycare services for both seniors and preschoolers.

MOH opens industry consultation for new not-for-profit private acute hospital model

The new model will provide more support to Singapore citizens, especially the ageing group.

SGH boosts AI to improve accuracy in calculating surgical risks

CARES-ML has determined accurate scheduling for patient surgeries since June 2023.

AimSG platform helps to speed up validation of trustworthy AI imaging

The platform allows global collaborations to speed up the AI-driven revolution in Singapore.

MOH launches tripartite framework to fight for healthcare worker's rights

The framework aims to prevent abuse and harassment in healthcare.

Cordlife Group to regain MOH's trust after issue with CBU storage tanks

The firm will not be submitting written representations to the health ministry.

MOH invites public to comment on health information bill

The bill will create a framework to govern the safe sharing of health information.

Foundation Healthcare Holdings raised more than US$400m in debt and equity for acquisitions

The healthcare group's specialists grew to 70 by the fourth quarter of 2023.

IHH and Para Athletics Singapore ink MOU for sponsored athlete healthcare

The healthcare benefits for local para-athletes amount to over S$200,000 yearly.

Young healthcare workers want digital tech to improve work satisfaction: report

Professionals prefer portable ultrasound apps (35%) and chatbots (33%).

DA secures US$ 40.8m series C1 extension round for secondary care

The funds were from participating investors Square Peg and Novo Holdings.

CHI accelerates the development and adoption of health tech firm innovations

The Centre for Healthcare Innovation invests $2.4m (US1.8m) to set a framework that can test the safety of market-ready innovations.

MOH adds new drug to Singapore cancer drug list

The anti-cancer drug zanubrutinib is made by BeiGene.

Singapore's EDDC and tech firm ink deal for robotics and large language models

Potential projects will focus on the application of large language models in pharmaceutical research.

HDB senior-centric upgrades and more CCAs await Singapore's oldest population

The HDB will roll out over 20 older precincts in areas with higher seniors.

Singapore gov't increases caregivers' training grant to $400 per year

Caregivers can also use SkillsFuture Credit to defray training costs.