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New hospital in Bedok to start some services before 2030 completion: Ong Ye Kung: Eastern General Hospital (EGH) in Bedok North will be ready in 2030 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/eastern-general-hospital-egh-bedok-north-home-care-services-ong-ye-kung-4279861
Cabinet reshuffle could take place in coming weeks; several names mooted as possible DPMs
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-handover-cabinet-reshuffle-swearing-4266721
Covid-19 task force could not have functioned without ‘quiet work’ led by Chan Yeng Kit, says Health Minister
straitstimes.com/singapore/mtf-could-not-function-without-quiet-work-led-by-chan-yeng-kit-ong-ye-kung
Singapore ministers attend Johor royal family’s Hari Raya Open House: His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail and the ministers reaffirmed the strong ties between ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/s-pore-ministers-attend-johor-royal-family-s-hari-raya-open-house
'Allow people to have better control of their life': NKF expands overnight dialysis with over 200 new slots
asiaone.com/singapore/allow-people-have-better-control-their-life-nkf-expands-overnight-dialysis-over-200-new
Major shift in healthcare that could mean having to build one less hospital: The Mobile Inpatient Care at Home scheme may replace the need for another large ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/major-shift-in-healthcare-that-could-mean-having-to-build-one-less-new-hospital
Singapore Rowing Association aims to boost talent pool through indoor rowing events
channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-rowing-association-talent-pool-rowers-indoor-rowing-olympics-sea-games-competitions-ong-ye-kung-joan-poh-4234591
'Meet more people, especially girls': Ong Ye Kung on advice he'd give his 18-year-old self
asiaone.com/singapore/meet-more-people-especially-girls-ong-ye-kung-advice-hed-give-his-18-year-old-self
Subsidised hospital care in the comfort of home from April 1; new hospital in Tengah by early 2030s
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/subsidised-hospital-care-in-the-comfort-of-home-from-april-1-new-hospital-in-tengah-by-early-2030s
Singapore has begun planning for a new hospital in Tengah, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung in parliament on Wednesday (Mar 6).
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About 29,000 nurses to get up to $100,000 in payouts over 20 years under new retention scheme
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/about-29000-nurses-to-get-up-to-100000-in-payouts-over-20-years-under-new-retention-scheme
More diagnostic services and drugs at Singapore's community hospitals will be subsidised, including drugs for diabetes management and stroke prevention ... Show more
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Premiums for MediShield Life expected to rise as Govt looks to expand scheme’s coverage
straitstimes.com/singapore/premiums-for-medishield-life-expected-to-rise-as-govt-looks-to-expand-scheme-s-coverage
Infectious Diseases Act amended to deal with public health outbreaks of varying severity
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/infectious-diseases-act-amended-to-deal-with-public-health-outbreaks-of-varying-severity
Singapore offers bonus of up to SGD$100,000 to retain nurses: About 29,000 nurses will be eligible for the payout, including foreign nurses
gulfnews.com/world/asia/singapore-offers-bonus-of-up-to-sgd100000-to-retain-nurses-1.101185827
S’pore’s nursing strength boosted by recruitment of 5,600 nurses; most registered to work in 2023
straitstimes.com/singapore/s-pore-s-nursing-strength-boosted-by-recruitment-of-5600-nurses-most-registered-to-work-in-2023
Singapore to Pay Nurses Up to $74,000 to Keep Them as Population Ages: Singapore will pay nurses up to S$100,000 ($74,000) over 20 years as part of a long-term ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-21/singapore-to-pay-nurses-up-to-74-000-to-keep-them-working
New not-for-profit hospital model can increase options for lower-cost private healthcare
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/not-profit-private-hospital-model-healthcare-moh-ong-ye-kung-parliament-4099741
You won’t get TB just by eating at ABC Brickworks Market: Ong Ye Kung: TB is spread after days to weeks of close and prolonged exposure, said Mr Ong ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/you-won-t-get-tb-just-by-eating-at-abc-brickworks-market-ong-ye-kung
FAQ: What is tuberculosis and can it be caught easily?: More cases of active tuberculosis (TB) emerged in Bukit Merah earlier this month ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tuberculosis-infection-disease-what-you-need-know-singapore-bukit-merah-screening-tb-moh-4048156
It is not necessary to impose additional safe management measures based on Singapore's current wave of COVID-19, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Dec 22.
Hospitals stretched with 6-7% beds used by Covid-19 patients, but mask mandate not needed: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/hospitals-stretched-with-6-7-beds-used-by-covid-19-patients-but-mask-mandate-not-needed-ong-ye-kung
COVID-19 wave possibly peaked; mask mandate not necessary: Ong Ye Kung: SINGAPORE: The latest wave of COVID-19 cases in Singapore has possibly peaked ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid19-surge-possible-peaked-mask-mandate-one-ye-kung-moh-4007141
Singapore can withstand current COVID-19 situation, but people should keep vaccinations up-to-date: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid19-cases-infections-vaccination-moh-ong-ye-kung-3985991
Covid-19 wave may have peaked but slight surge possible, says Ong Ye Kung: SINGAPORE - The current Covid-19 wave may have peaked, said Health Minister Ong Ye ...
asiaone.com/singapore/covid-19-wave-may-have-peaked-slight-surge-possible-says-ong-ye-kung
Healthcare workers need better protection from abuse; new measures in place by June: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/healthcare-workers-need-better-protection-from-abuse-new-measures-in-place-by-june-ong-ye-kung
Investigations into Cordlife's mishandling of cord blood likely to take 'another six weeks': Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cordlife-cord-blood-mishandle-storage-investigation-transfer-moh-ong-ye-kung-3974976
'Misperception' to associate stroke, heart attack with COVID-19 vaccination: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-vaccine-stroke-heart-attack-sembawang-polyclinic-bukit-canberra-3945416
Primary healthcare no longer just treats the sick, but also keeps people healthy: Polyclinics are evolving to become the first port of call to help you stay ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/primary-healthcare-no-longer-just-treats-the-sick-but-also-keeps-people-healthy
Polyclinics must work with the community to promote better health: Ong Ye Kung: New Sembawang Polyclinic can partner others in the Bukit Canberra hub to do so.
straitstimes.com/singapore/polyclinics-must-work-with-the-community-to-promote-better-health-ong-ye-kung
Optimism over China’s economic future amid market reforms, ageing population not necessarily a hurdle: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/world/optimism-over-china-economic-future-amid-market-reforms-ageing-population-not-necessarily-hurdle-ong-ye-kung-housing-real-estate-youth-unemployment-3938921
NTU to offer new TCM degree programme in August 2024: The new programme replaces a double-degree programme now offered with Beijing University of Chinese ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/ntu-to-offer-new-degree-programme-for-traditional-chinese-medicine-in-aug-2024
Singapore sets aside $800m to help seniors age well at home, in their communities
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-sets-aside-800m-to-help-seniors-age-well-at-home-in-their-communities
This made my day: Anonymous person leaves umbrellas at Kallang CC for residents: 'Tis the season of giving and staff at Kallang Community Club received a ...
asiaone.com/singapore/made-my-day-anonymous-person-leaves-umbrellas-kallang-cc-residents-christmas
Singapore experiencing new COVID-19 wave, more people expected to fall sick in coming weeks: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-wave-new-variants-more-people-fall-sick-ong-ye-kung-moh-vaccines-3826216
Mental health services to be included in Healthier SG initiative: Ong Ye Kung: In coming years, Singapore will also increase the number of GPs trained to manage ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mental-health-healthier-sg-gps-ong-ye-kung-3819351
From parliament to hospital: Ong Ye Kung tries being a pharmacist for a day: Imagine walking to the pharmacy to collect your medicine and seeing a government ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/parliament-hospital-ong-ye-kung-tries-being-pharmacist-day
Close to 500 hospital and nursing home beds added to healthcare facilities, with more to come this year
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hospital-beds-added-healthcare-facilities-moh-ong-ye-kung-3814406
Healthier SG to hit 300,000 sign-ups this weekend: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung: He urged more people to sign up for the programme, as it can help to lower their ...
straitstimes.com/business/property/healthier-sg-to-hit-300000-sign-ups-this-weekend-health-minister-ong-ye-kung
Healthier SG scam messages: Ministry says official SMSes will reflect ‘MOH’ as sender
straitstimes.com/singapore/healthier-sg-scam-messages-ministry-says-official-smses-will-reflect-moh-as-sender
185,000 people enrolled in Healthier SG, about 3,000 enrolling daily: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/185000-people-enrolled-in-healthier-sg-about-3000-enrolling-daily-ong-ye-kung
$15,000 sign-on bonus for fresh nursing grads, hundreds of beds added, to help ease hospital crunch
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/15000-sign-on-bonus-for-fresh-nursing-grads-hundreds-more-beds-added-to-help-ease-hospital-crunch
Around 1,200 foreign healthcare workers granted PR status annually over last five years: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/1200-nurses-healthcare-workers-permanent-resident-status-ong-ye-kung-3603661
Healthier SG care plans will be more personalised over time with use of apps: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/healthier-sg-care-plans-will-be-more-personalised-over-time-with-use-of-apps-ong-ye-kung
About 67,000 people have signed up for Healthier SG since registration started: SINGAPORE - About 67,000 people have signed up for Healthier SG ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/about-67000-people-have-signed-up-for-healthier-sg-since-registration-opened-on-july-5
More financial support from Government for palliative care from 2024: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-financial-support-from-government-for-palliative-care-from-2024-ong-ye-kung
MediSave, subsidies to be allowed for palliative care from July and home care from October: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/medisave-subsidies-to-be-allowed-for-palliative-care-from-july-and-home-care-from-october-ong-ye-kung
More than 24,000 people have pre-enrolled for Healthier SG with their regular doctors: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/healthier-sg-more-24000-people-have-pre-enrolled-ong-ye-kung-moh-3525591
Over 24,000 people sign up with GPs under Healthier SG: SINGAPORE - More than 24,000 individuals aged 40 and above with chronic conditions such as diabetes and ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/over-24000-people-have-signed-up-with-gps-under-healthier-sg
Singapore must ensure healthcare fiscal burden does not spiral out of control: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ong-ye-kung-health-ministry-healthcare-costs-spending-3478476
Higher spending on healthcare does not mean a healthier population: Ong Ye Kung: Better health outcomes can be achieved by continuing with Singapore’s sensible ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-spending-on-healthcare-does-not-mean-a-healthier-population-ong-ye-kung
Singapore's COVID-19 wave past its peak, cases fall to 3,000 per day: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-covid-19-wave-peaked-vaccinations-myocarditis-ong-ye-kung-parliament-may-9-3474566
Singapore’s Covid-19 infection wave waning, but vaccinations still crucial: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/covid-19-infection-wave-waning-but-vaccinations-still-crucial-ong-ye-kung
Ong Ye Kung issues rebuttal to opposition MPs, says government does not dismiss concerns raised in parliament
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ong-ye-kung-rebut-wp-psp-leon-perera-leong-mun-wai-opposition-mp-3431381
Singapore in the middle of COVID-19 wave, about 30% of cases are reinfections: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-covid-19-wave-reinfection-cases-xbb-variants-ong-ye-kung-3417596
Health Ministry to prioritise community care as Singapore's population ages: Studies show that 60 per cent of one's health is determined by social ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ong-ye-kung-ageing-society-cpf-retirement-3431466
Singapore’s Covid Deaths Surged in April Even as Infections Fall: Deaths from Covid-19 in Singapore surged last month amid the current wave of infections.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-26/singapore-s-covid-deaths-surged-in-april-even-as-infections-fall
Initiatives in place to help tackle ageing as S’pore nears ‘super-aged’ status in 2026: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/initiatives-in-place-to-help-tackle-ageing-as-s-pore-nears-super-aged-status-in-2026-ong-ye-kung
Government may regulate insurance riders if cost of cancer care continues to escalate
straitstimes.com/singapore/government-may-regulate-insurance-riders-if-cost-of-cancer-care-continues-to-escalate
Supporting medical advances requires rethink of healthcare financing policies: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/supporting-medical-advances-requires-rethink-of-healthcare-financing-policies-ong-ye-kung
9 Singaporean patients helped by Rare Disease Fund since 2019: Most patients with rare diseases are able to get help from schemes such as MediSave and MediShield ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/9-patients-or-04-per-cent-of-those-who-suffer-from-rare-diseases-helped-by-fund-since-2019
WATCH: How will Singapore secure vaccines if a new pathogen or COVID-19 variant emerges? Health Minister Ong Ye Kung explains. https://cna.asia/3JVHNkm
712 GP clinics have joined Healthier SG so far: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung: SINGAPORE – A total of 712 general practitioner (GP) clinics have joined the ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/712-gp-clinics-have-joined-healthier-sg-so-far-ong-ye-kung
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung undergoes partial knee replacement as a result of football injury
asiaone.com/singapore/health-minister-ong-ye-kung-undergoes-partial-knee-replacement-result-football-injury
Quick Glance: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has a partial knee replacement due to a football injury.
- Health Minister Ong Ye Kung tore the meniscus in his right knee while playing football in a labor union competition over ten years ago.
- SINGAPORE (AP) — Ong Ye Kung, the Health Minister, received a partial knee replacement at the National University Hospital (NUH) on Monday (March 6), and would limit his external commitments while he heals.
- "So my right knee is now half titanium," he explained.
- Partial knee replacement is typically seen as elective surgery.
Singapore residents who enrol in Healthier SG to get S$20 worth of points on Healthy 365 app
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/moh-healthier-sg-healthy-365-app-points-3321451
Nearly 1 in 3 healthcare workers sees or experiences abuse each week: MOH: A tripartite workgroup was set up last year to look into the issue of abuse and ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/moh-healthcare-nurses-doctors-abuse-harassment-3321596
Monkeypox now called mpox, in line with WHO guidelines: SINGAPORE - Monkeypox will now be called mpox, in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/monkeypox-now-called-mpox-in-line-with-who-guidelines-ong-ye-kung
MOH lays out options for patients whose cancer treatments are not covered by IPs after September
straitstimes.com/singapore/moh-lays-out-options-for-private-patients-who-need-non-cdl-drugs-after-ips-and-medisave-halt-cover
SG Arrival Card will be permanent feature to guard against import of infectious diseases: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/sg-arrival-card-will-be-a-permanent-feature-to-guard-against-importing-diseases-of-concern-ong-ye-kung
No spike, low daily Covid-19 cases despite Chinese New Year holidays: Ong Ye Kung
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/no-spike-low-daily-covid-19-cases-despite-chinese-new-year-holiday-ong-ye-kung
No spike in COVID-19 cases over Chinese New Year, number was 'quite low': Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/chinese-new-year-no-spike-covid-19-cases-low-number-ong-ye-kung-moh-3236101
National plan to help older Singaporeans live well as they age and work longer: By 2030, it is estimated that one in four people here will be aged 65 and above ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/national-plan-to-help-older-singaporeans-live-well-as-they-age-and-work-longer
Do you still have the TraceTogether app or token? You can uninstall the app and return the token at community clubs or centres from Feb 13 to Mar 12 ... Show more
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Ministers Lawrence Wong, Ong Ye Kung and Gan Kim Yong shared their sentiments on tackling the pandemic as co-chairs of Singapore's COVID-19 ... Show more
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After three years, Singapore’s COVID-19 multi-ministry task force is standing down. Here’s what Ministers Lawrence Wong and Ong Ye Kung had to say as ... Show more
Last year was 'difficult' for healthcare sector with three COVID-19 infection waves: Ong Ye Kung
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/last-year-2022-difficult-healthcare-sector-three-covid-19-infection-waves-ong-ye-kung-3223806
Drivers and Changi Airport staff receive thanks on the first day of Chinese New Year
straitstimes.com/singapore/drivers-and-changi-airport-staff-receive-thanks-on-the-first-day-of-chinese-new-year
MOH wants to help those who wish to spend last days at home, beginning with MediSave coverage
straitstimes.com/singapore/patients-receiving-home-care-can-tap-on-medisave-from-the-second-half-of-2023
Covid-19 vaccinations set to head the way of the flu jab: Ong Ye Kung: It is going to become part of a new normal, said Mr Ong, where Covid-19 jabs are ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/covid-19-vaccinations-set-to-head-the-way-of-the-flu-jab-ong-ye-kung
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