Here’s all you need to know about breast cancer screening subsidies in Singapore.
Breast cancer is the number one cancer among women in Singapore. You can protect yourself by taking active preventive measures to protect yourself against them. Besides being well informed about these conditions, you can protect yourself by going for regular health screenings.
Related: Cancer Facts You Cannot Ignore
Under the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB)
Screen for Life (SFL)[1], women aged 50 years and above can benefit from subsidised mammogram screenings which cost $50 for Singapore citizens, $75 for Permanent Residents (PRs), $37.50 for Merdeka Generation Cardholders and $25 for Pioneer Generation Cardholders at participating locations.
Eligibility for subsidised mammograms under HPB’s Screen for Life is as follows:
[1]Screen for Life refers to HPB’s screening programmes for cardiovascular diseases and selected cancers. For more information, please visit
Screen for Life..
The following centres offer subsidised mammogram screening. You are encouraged to call ahead to make an appointment.
For women with a valid Blue or Orange Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) card
Tel: 1800 727 3333
National Healthcare Group (NHG) Polyclinics |
National University Polyclinics |
SingHealth Polyclinics |
Alternatively, you may use their
online form or through
HealthHub. **from Nov 2023 |
Alternatively, you may use their
online form or email nuhsd_contact@nuhs.edu.sg |
Alternatively, you may use their
online form. *from Oct 2023 |
Learn more about breast cancer, its risk factors, treatment options and mammogram procedures.
All matters relating to breast cancer, from mammogram procedures to public education programmes.
Telephone: 1800 223 1313
Email:
HPB_Mailbox@hpb.gov.sg
Read these next:
This article was last reviewed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023