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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

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an unusual curvature of the spine.

National University Hospital

Mouth Sores: Skin Disorders In The Mouth/Lips

The mouth and lips are usually very moist regions. Mouth diseases, lip sores, mouth sores and other disorders may develop in these regions.

National Skin Centre

Gout: Causes and Treatment

Gout attacks cause excruciating pain and recurrent attacks that bring about permanent joint and tendon damage. Find out more the causes and gout treatments.

National University Hospital

Glaucoma

Glaucoma develops gradually, and the patient may not even be aware of the gradual loss of vision until very late in the disease.

National University Hospital

Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia which is also known as high blood cholesterol, occurs when there is high cholesterol present in the blood lipids.

National Healthcare Group

Ectopic Pregnancy — Signs and Symptoms

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. Find out more about ectopic pregnancy symptoms and treatments.

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Skin Conditions Around the Eyes

There are a number of conditions that affect the skin around the eyes and eyelids. Find out what they are and how these skin conditions can be treated.

National Skin Centre

Chronic Kidney Disease

What happens when the kidneys stop functioning properly?

National University Hospital

Diabetes Mellitus: Basic Dietary Guideline

Effective diabetes management can be achieved through a balanced diet, medications and exercise.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Asplenia in Children

Some people are born without a spleen or have it removed for medical reasons. What can you do if your child has asplenia? Read on to find out.

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Heart Failure - Monitoring Fluid and Salt Intake

Taking too much fluids and salt (sodium) in your diet will cause fluid to build up in your body and worsen the symptoms of heart failure.

National Healthcare Group

Medical and Care Facilities

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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

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

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