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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

Marriage and Parenthood Schemes

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

Ministry of Health

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

Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies

Breast Screening Subsidies in Singapore

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

Health Promotion Board

Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies in Singapore

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

Health Promotion Board

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

Enhancement for Active Seniors (EASE) by HDB

The HDB EASE programme aims to provide safer and more comfortable homes for the elderly, in particular, enhancement for active seniors at home.

Agency for Integrated Care

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

Diseases and Conditions

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Influenza

Influenza is a respiratory illness which is highly contagious. Learn more about the symptoms and the influenza vaccine.

Health Promotion Board

HPV Prevention: HPV Vaccine (Singapore)

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

Health Promotion Board

Asthma (Common Childhood Illnesses)

Asthma affects about one in five children in Singapore. Learn more about asthma in children and asthma triggers.

Health Promotion Board

HIV and AIDS

With early and effective treatment, people living with HIV can lead lives no different from others.

Health Promotion Board

Diabetic Foot Screening

Here's what you can do to prevent diabetic foot complications

National Healthcare Group

Eye Care - Is AI The Future?

The future of eye care and eye health improves with the help of Artificial Intelligence.

Singapore General Hospital

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is not a “split personality” disorder but rather a disorder of fragmented mental processes. It is a major psychotic mental illness.

Institute of Mental Health

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is a condition where the body does not produce enough insulin to convert sugar to energy, leading to a buildup of sugar in the blood.

Singapore National Eye Centre

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder occurs when the shoulder movement is restricted. Find out the common frozen shoulder treatments and causes.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Diabetes Eye Problems (Diabetic Retinopathy and Maculopathy)

Diabetic complications can affect the eyes, causing potentially serious conditions that can lead to loss of vision.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

High Blood Pressure: Healthy Eating Guide

Our everyday diet is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. Here are some dietary guidelines for hypertension.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Kidney Failure in Singapore

Kidney failure is a growing problem in Singapore. What are the symptoms of kidney problems, and how can you reduce your risk of kidney failure?

National Healthcare Group

Medical and Care Facilities

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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

Student Health Centre & School Dental Centre

Student Health Centre and School Dental Centre

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

Health Promotion Board

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

Women Health Services

Read on to find out more about the health services available at women’s clinics in Singapore.

National Healthcare Group

Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietitian Services

Learn more about nutrition consulting or dietitian services so you can receive ongoing diet consultation with a professional dietitian.

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Dementia Care (Singapore): "Forget Us Not"

In Singapore, one in 10 people aged 60 and above have dementia. Here’s how the “Forget Us Not” initiative provides dementia care.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

A New Approach To Mental Health Treatments

Mental health treatment centres are specialist wards that create a better patient experience and are designed to reduce the stigma of mental illness.

Institute of Mental Health

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