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Singapore General Hospital develops app for neonatal jaundice screening
Singapore General Hospital develops app for neonatal jaundice screening
The app analyses skin colour to predict bilirubin levels in multi-ethnic Asian newborns.
HMI Medical and SBS Transit ink MoU to advance public health initiatives
Educational programmes will be implemented to enhance public health literacy.
Disa unit inks licensing agreement to commercialise cataract screening device
The agreement was signed with NUH and NUS.
New Communicable Diseases Agency to be set up in first half of 2025
It will lead in the prevention, preparation, detection, and management of infectious diseases.
NHG names new Chairman, Medical Board of Khoo Tech Puat Hospital
Phoa Lee Lan will succeed Pek Wee Yang, who has held the position since 2016.
OUE Healthcare subsidiary secures majority stake in Rehab Matters
This enables O2 Healthcare to integrate physiotherapy care into its lung health services.
SGH and Philips to set up MRI training centre in Singapore
The centre is open to public and private hospitals in Singapore and APAC.
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.
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