Singapore
TMC and Prudential Singapore partner to expand specialist access
TMC and Prudential Singapore partner to expand specialist access
A hundred medical specialists will be added to the insurance’s hospital-led programme.
SGH, Siemens ink MoU to advance healthcare innovation
One key area is the development of new technologies.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital adopts automated prostate biopsy tech
The machine uses robot-guided MRI fusion and advanced auto-segmentation.
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.
SG’s public healthcare staff to receive pay hikes of up to 7%
This follows the Ministry of Health’s announcement last January.
Singapore appoints chair for Communicable Diseases Agency board
The CDA will be established on 1 April.
Singapore launches online tool for health insurance planning
The tool is accessible on the CPF website through Singpass.
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
The platform is designed to streamline application submissions.
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.
KTPH, YCH, Tzu-Chi Foundation ink MoU on enhanced patient support
Tzu-Chi volunteers will provide companionship and support to patients.
Automated system transports instruments for surgery at SKH
The system delivers ready-to-use instruments directly to operating tables.
IHH Healthcare Singapore, insurers partner for colorectal cancer
Selected medical procedure packages will be offered.
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