Category: Health

Experts warn of the potential for hazardous haze conditions, urging Singaporeans to take precautionary measures.A new report from the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) has raised alarms about the high risk of severe transboundary haze affecting Southeast Asia in 2023, driven by the El Niño weather phenomenon. While not expected to reach the severity …

Maid tests positive for syphilis, raising concerns for employer with infants in the household.SINGAPORE: A concerned employer recently shared her worries on social media after her maid tested positive for syphilis, asking for advice on how to handle the situation.In an anonymous post on a support group for domestic helpers and their employers, the woman …

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong tested positive again on Jun 1 due to a "COVID rebound."SINGAPORE: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Wednesday (Jun 7) that he is "finally COVID-free," six days after testing positive again for the virus due to a "COVID rebound."Mr. Lee initially tested positive for COVID-19 on May 22, …

From a life-changing health scare to recovery, Paul Foster reflects on the importance of self-care and insurance.SINGAPORE — Paul Foster steps out of his electric car, the midday sun casting a warm glow over him. Dressed in a casual blue T-shirt and surf shorts, he chuckles as he tells his dog, Bam Bam, to stay …

Despite guidelines on antimicrobial resistance, younger patients continue to request unnecessary antibiotics.SINGAPORE: A recent study has revealed that over a four-year period, approximately 12% of oral antibiotics prescribed in polyclinics were given without any diagnosis of infection. This comes despite established guidelines warning that improper use of antibiotics can contribute to the growing issue of …

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he is feeling generally okay but is self-isolating until he is asymptomatic.SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore has tested positive for COVID-19 following recent official trips to South Africa and Kenya.“I tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time this morning,” Mr Lee shared in a Facebook …

Despite the intense sun, many men skip sunscreen, often due to misconceptions or lack of knowledge about skincare.SINGAPORE: We all have skin, right? So why are women seemingly more dedicated to protecting it than men?Personally, I’m a sunscreen enthusiast. I can’t get enough of trying the latest sunscreen recommendations from TikTok, and nothing delights me …

Companies ramp up heat mitigation measures, including monitoring water intake and mandatory breaks to protect workers.SINGAPORE: Contractors in Singapore are experiencing delays of up to two months in their projects as a growing number of workers fall sick due to the recent spike in temperatures. The temperature hit a scorching 37°C in Ang Mo Kio …

Health Minister stresses that increasing spending does not always lead to better outcomes, as Singapore remains effective with just 4% of GDP spent on healthcare.SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung stressed that Singapore must ensure that healthcare spending does not increase excessively as a proportion of GDP. In Parliament on Wednesday (May 10), he warned …

Health Minister warns that falling vaccination rates among seniors could weaken the population’s resilience to COVID-19.SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung confirmed on Tuesday (May 9) that Singapore’s current COVID-19 wave has passed its peak, with daily cases now averaging around 3,000, a significant drop from approximately 4,000 infections a day last month.Speaking in Parliament, …