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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

Common Fungal Skin Infections

Superficial skin fungus infections such as “white spot”, ringworm and athlete’s foot are common. Find out how to cure a fungal skin infection.

National Skin Centre

Cholesterol Management

Keep heart disease at bay with these cholesterol management tips. Learn why reducing your cholesterol levels is crucial to heart health.

National Heart Centre Singapore

Stroke: About Stroke

A stroke occurs when there is a disruption of blood flow to the brain. Learn more about strokes and how common they are.

Stroke Services Improvement Team

Diabetes and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: What’s the Link?

Learn about the possible links between type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea to better manage your health.

Singapore General Hospital

Distal Radius Fracture (Hand and Wrist)

Wrist fractures are a common injury among the active youth and elderly. Here’s more about wrist fracture rehabilitation and advice on injury prevention.

National University Hospital

Heart Failure - Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis

Learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart failure and get a professional diagnosis to detect congestive heart failure.

National Healthcare Group

Vaccinations: Immunisation Boosters for Adults

Often overlooked, adult vaccinations are key to preventing the onset of disease and maintaining good health.

National University Hospital

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs usually caused by an infection.

Health Promotion Board

Pneumococcal infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is a bacterial infection that causes pneumonia, meningitis, bacteraemia and other life-threatening ailments. Serious pneumococcal infections are a global health problem, but they can be prevented with vaccination.

Health Promotion Board

Rosacea: Symptoms and Treatment

Is your skin redness caused by rosacea? While rosacea can affect everyone, those with lighter skin may be more prone to it.

National Skin Centre

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

Medical and Care Facilities

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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

Hospice Day Care Centres for the Elderly and Terminally Ill

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

Agency for Integrated Care

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

Women Health Services

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

National Healthcare Group

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