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Eli Lilly's data manager Tao Liheng demonstrating a new sleep monitoring device at the drugmaker's Digital Health Innovation Hub.
Singapore

Smart toilet, AI platform at Eli Lilly’s $42m hub in S’pore

Tooth decay in very young children is especially aggressive, and when left untreated, can rapidly destroy the entire tooth and lead to infections.
Singapore

About 1 in 2 children here has tooth decay by kindergarten age

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung speaking at the Public Free Clinic Society's 50th anniversary fund-raising dinner at Orchard Hotel on Oct 27.
Singapore

TCM may be incorporated into public clinics, hospitals

Ren Ci’s medical social worker Louisa Bielig and Mr John Loh, lead driver for Touch Community Services’ medical escort and transport service team, are among the recipients of the Healthcare Humanity Awards.
Singapore

61 individuals, 16 teams lauded at Healthcare Humanity Awards

The twin measures are key to counter escalating healthcare costs and mitigate the ethical risks of new technologies, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
Singapore

Precision medicine added to Medishield Life coverage

Located within the new Pasir Ris Mall, the facility is four times bigger than before and has added dental and physiotherapy services.
Singapore

Upgraded Pasir Ris Polyclinic offers more services

President of Ostomy Association of Singapore (OAS) Ellil Mathiyan Lakshmanan (left) and retiree William Chong live with ostomy bags and will benefit from owning the OAS medical identification card.
Singapore

New medical ID card improves access for stoma bag users

    Dr Simon Mahendran pays it forward with affordable dental services for migrant workers.
    Singapore

    Dentist helps make healthcare affordable for migrant workers

    Amid a global public health emergency, doctors recommend that travellers maintain good hygiene habits.
    Travel

    How to stay safe while travelling amid mpox

    Mr Tim Oei (left) will step down from his role as chief executive on Jan 31, 2025. Ms Yen Tan will be the CEO-designate from Oct 1, before becoming CEO in 2025.
    Singapore

    Former KTPH COO Yen Tan is next NKF CEO

    The ward encourages patients to get out of their beds to move about, and start drinking and eating earlier than the norm after surgery.
    Singapore

    TTSH’s new ward promotes faster discharge

    To be most effective, family doctors need to form strong partnerships, both upstream and downstream.
    Singapore

    Family doctors can train to become specialists