Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Health (a) in the last six months, how many local nursing homes have not been able to maintain the required ratio of care staff to residents for (i) Category I (ii) Category II (iii) Category III and (iv) Category IV residents respectively; and (b) what are the Ministry’sContinue reading “DATA ON CARE STAFF TO RESIDENTS RATIO IN LOCAL NURSING HOMES”
Category Archives: Health, Aging, Retirement Adequacy
DISCONTINUATION OF “IT’S OKAY TO REACH OUT” CAMPAIGN FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Health (a) why was the “It’s OKAY to Reach Out” campaign for mental health discontinued in March 2022; and (b) whether the Ministry is considering launching similar programmes in the future to encourage help-seeking behaviour and awareness of avenues for help for mental health challenges. Mr Ong Ye Kung: TheContinue reading “DISCONTINUATION OF “IT’S OKAY TO REACH OUT” CAMPAIGN FOR MENTAL HEALTH”
DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCH OF MRNA-BASED VACCINES FOR CANCER IN SINGAPORE
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Health what is being done by the Government to fast-track the development and launch of mRNA-based vaccines for cancer in Singapore. The Senior Minister of State for Health (Dr Janil Puthucheary) (for the Minister for Health): Sir, cancer is a priority disease area for research in Singapore. Through Research, InnovationContinue reading “DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCH OF MRNA-BASED VACCINES FOR CANCER IN SINGAPORE”
INSTALLATION OF DRINKING WATER FOUNTAINS IN AREAS OF HIGH FOOTFALL
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Health whether the Ministry will implement mandatory installation of water coolers in areas of high footfall for drinking water to be readily available so as to promote better health. The Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health (Ms Rahayu Mahzam) (for the Minister for Health): The Ministry of HealthContinue reading “INSTALLATION OF DRINKING WATER FOUNTAINS IN AREAS OF HIGH FOOTFALL”
DATA ON LOCALLY TRAINED MEDICAL DOCTORS ACCEPTED INTO RESIDENCY PROGRAMMES
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Health in each year from 2017 to 2022 (a) what percentage of locally trained medical doctors from each graduating cohort are accepted into residency programmes; (b) what percentage of those who did not receive places in residency programmes continue to remain in the public hospitals after completing their bondContinue reading “DATA ON LOCALLY TRAINED MEDICAL DOCTORS ACCEPTED INTO RESIDENCY PROGRAMMES”
SUFFICIENCY OF OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINE SUPPLIES IN SINGAPORE
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health whether an update can be given on the current state of our national stockpile of essential supplies of common over-the-counter medications. Dr Janil Puthucheary: My response will also cover the matters raised by Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim scheduled for a subsequent Sitting. Sir, retailers keep close track of theirContinue reading “SUFFICIENCY OF OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINE SUPPLIES IN SINGAPORE”
RESTRUCTURED HOSPITALS REQUIRING DEPOSITS BEFORE COMMENCING MEDICAL PROCEDURES OR TREATMENT
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health in relation to patients seeking treatment or requiring to be hospitalised at the restructured hospitals (a) what is the policy as to whether a deposit has to be placed with the hospital before commencing procedures or treatment; (b) whether there is a standardised amount as to the sizeContinue reading “RESTRUCTURED HOSPITALS REQUIRING DEPOSITS BEFORE COMMENCING MEDICAL PROCEDURES OR TREATMENT”
NUMBER OF PATIENTS IN RESTRUCTURED HOSPITALS WITH PROCEDURES POSTPONED OR CANCELLED DUE TO INABILITY TO PUT UP REQUISITE DEPOSIT
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health in each of the last five years, how many patients in the restructured hospitals have had their procedures either (i) postponed or (ii) cancelled, due to an inability to put up the requisite deposit before the scheduled procedure or treatment was meant to take place, as brokenContinue reading “NUMBER OF PATIENTS IN RESTRUCTURED HOSPITALS WITH PROCEDURES POSTPONED OR CANCELLED DUE TO INABILITY TO PUT UP REQUISITE DEPOSIT”
CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH ACHONDROPLASIA AND FUNDING ITS TREATMENT UNDER RARE DISEASE FUND
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Health (a) how many children in Singapore are diagnosed with Achondroplasia in the past 10 years; (b) what are the current prospects of funding the treatment of Achondroplasia under the Rare Disease Fund; and (c) whether the Ministry will engage the manufacturers of Voxzogo to achieve more affordableContinue reading “CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH ACHONDROPLASIA AND FUNDING ITS TREATMENT UNDER RARE DISEASE FUND”
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NATIONAL ATHLETES
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth in respect of current insurance coverage for national athletes in sports such as hockey, water polo and football (a) what is the baseline scope of coverage; (b) whether there are limits to the amounts covered per claim; and (c) what is the duration of the coverage.Continue reading “INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NATIONAL ATHLETES”
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