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Glossary of local health Topics

Costs and Financing

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Hospital Bills Estimates in Singapore

Manage your healthcare costs by assessing the components and estimates of hospital bills in Singapore.

Ministry of Health

Subsidies for Government-funded Intermediate Long-Term Care Services

Intermediate and Long-Term Care Services Subsidies

Those needing intermediate or long-term care facilities and long-term care services should apply for Singapore government subsidies to help offset elderly care costs.

Ministry of Health

Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies in Singapore

Here’s all you need to know about cervical cancer screening subsidies in Singapore.

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Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies

Breast Screening Subsidies in Singapore

Here’s all you need to know about breast cancer screening subsidies in Singapore.

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Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Singapore

With a CHAS card, all Singapore citizens can receive subsidies for medical care at participating general practitioner and dental clinics near their homes.

CHAS

ElderShield

Find out more about ElderShield, what it covers, and how to make claims.

Ministry of Health

Marriage and Parenthood Schemes

New parents and couples looking to conceive can benefit from these schemes.

Ministry of Health

A Way to Reduce Outpatient Cost for Chronic Disease

Outpatient Costs for Chronic Disease (How to Reduce Cost)

Managing a chronic disease and the costs involved has been made easier with the introduction of a programme that allows the use of MediSave for chronic diseases.

Ministry of Health

MediSave Claims for Polyclinics

Visiting the National Health Group Polyclinics (NHGP) for medical or dental treatment? Find out your MediSave coverage and the specific conditions and treatments that are claimable under MediSave.

National Healthcare Group

Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund

The Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) extends subsidies to the elderly in Singapore to help them stay mobile and independent within the community.

Agency for Integrated Care

Bill Presentment for Public Healthcare Institutions

Seeking medical treatment and care is a worrying experience by itself and you should not have to worry further about trying to understand your healthcare bills.

Ministry of Health

MediShield Life

Medishield Life insurance is health insurance coverage for Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents. What does MediShield Life insurance cover? Read on.

Ministry of Health

Diseases and Conditions

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Influenza

Influenza (flu) is a respiratory virus which is highly contagious. Learn more about the symptoms and the influenza vaccine.

Health Promotion Board

Infectious Diseases

Here are some common ways infectious diseases spread. Be aware so you know how to avoid disease transmission.

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Avian Influenza H5N1 (Bird Flu)

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is an infectious disease in birds caused by type A of the influenza virus.

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Avian Influenza H7N9 (Bird Flu)

Influenza A, H7N9 is one of the strains of avian influenza (bird flu).

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

SARS, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is an infection of the respiratory system that was fatal in some cases.

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is present all year round in Singapore with seasonal outbreaks every year. Outbreaks do occur in childcare centres, kindergartens, and schools. Although usually a mild disease, it has been associated with fatalities usually due to complications involving the heart and nervous system (e.g. encephalitis).

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Hepatitis A

What is Hepatitis A? It is an inflammation of the liver caused by the Hepatitis A virus. In Singapore, most reported Hepatitis A cases were from consuming contaminated food from raw or partially-cooked cockles.

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Malaria

Read about the symptoms and protection against Malaria

Changi General Hospital

Preventing HPV infection: HPV Vaccination

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine or HPV vaccination significantly reduces a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers for women in Singapore. Learn more here.

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Gonorrhoea: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

What is gonorrhoea and how is it transmitted? Read on to find out more about one of the most common sexually transmitted infections.

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Chlamydia

Known as a silent disease, early symptoms of chlamydia often go unnoticed. But if left untreated, the disease can seriously damage the reproductive organs. Find out what causes chlamydia, the symptoms to look out for, and how to treat this sexually transmitted disease.

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Genital Herpes: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

What you need to know about genital herpes, a common and highly contagious sexually transmitted diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus. What is genital herpes and how is it transmitted? Read on to find out more about one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI).

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Medical and Care Facilities

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Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) seeks to promote and support breastfeeding for the well-being of all mothers and babies.

Health Promotion Board

Subsidised Dental Treatments

Looking for affordable dental treatment in Singapore? Find out which routine dental care services are available at subsidised rates.

National Healthcare Group

Paediatric Dentistry: Child’s First Encounter

Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist

Health Promotion Board

Student Health Centre & Student Dental Centre

Student Health Centre and Student Dental Centre

These two centres provide your child (under 19) with appropriate care.

Health Promotion Board

Mobile Bone Mineral Densitometry

A mobile unit offers convenient osteoporosis screening for suitable patients.

National Healthcare Group

Vaccination Clinic

Find out more about National Healthcare Group Polyclinics (NHGP) Vaccination Clinic.

National Healthcare Group

Travel Vaccinations and Health Advice

It may be the last thing on your mind when planning a holiday, but travel vaccinations are necessary to protect you against dengue, malaria, yellow fever and other illnesses during your trip. We share travel health advice on some recommended vaccines and medicines to bring along with you.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Diagnostics Services: Know Your Health Inside Out

Diagnostics laboratory services are available and accessible for your regular health screenings.

National Healthcare Group

Diabetic Retinal Photography

Diabetic retinal photography is a screening test which helps prevent blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease common among diabetic patients.

National Healthcare Group

National Healthcare Group and Johns Hopkins Medicine International Joint Venture – NHG-John Hopkins Singapore Institute (NHG-JHSI)

NHG-JHSI focuses on joint research collaborations for advanced drug trials, development of new capabilities in Medical Oncology as well as expertise knowledge-sharing projects.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Physiotherapy Treatment

Understand more about physiotherapy and how physiotherapy helps those with osteoporosis.

National Healthcare Group

Hospice Day Care Centres for the Elderly and Terminally Ill

Hospice Day Care Centres provide hospice care and elderly care. They also teach caregivers how to provide care at home and provide counselling to caregivers in need of emotional support.

Agency for Integrated Care