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‘Start talking about death earlier’: China to improve palliative care with some help from Singapore

Ms Zhou Jiayi sought palliative care help after her father was diagnosed with cancer in October 2024.
Ms Zhou Jiayi sought palliative care help after her father was diagnosed with cancer in October 2024.

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Are we about to live through a Nipah pandemic?

A Nipah patient being moved in the Indian state of Kerala in 2024.
A Nipah patient being moved in the Indian state of Kerala in 2024.

Jail for man who sought sexual favours from nurse, exposed himself to her in toilet

On Jan 30, Charles Teng Wei Yian, was sentenced to five weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to insulting the modesty of the nurse.
On Jan 30, Charles Teng Wei Yian, was sentenced to five weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to insulting the modesty of the nurse.

Nipah virus outbreak in India: What you need to know about the disease

Thai health officials monitoring passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Jan 25.
Thai health officials monitoring passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Jan 25.

Patients must be notified, give consent for their health information to be shared with insurers: MOH

The Health Information Act will require all healthcare providers to contribute patients’ key health information to the national repository, the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) system.
The Health Information Act will require all healthcare providers to contribute patients’ key health information to the national repository, the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) system.

‘Dangerous step backwards’: Doctors’ group reacts after US vaccine panel head questions polio jabs

Dr Kirk Milhoan, chair of a US government vaccine advisory panel, said the committee aims to prioritise “not public health, but individual autonomy” and that vaccine decisions should be made by patients and doctors, not by mandate.
Dr Kirk Milhoan, chair of a US government vaccine advisory panel, said the committee aims to prioritise “not public health, but individual autonomy” and that vaccine decisions should be made by patients and doctors, not by mandate.

Forum: Oral health is a cornerstone of healthy ageing

Healthcare manpower will be key agenda in coming years: Ong Ye Kung

Minister for Health and  and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Mr Ong Ye Kung; delivers his speech at the 17th Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) 2026 held at University Cultural Centre on Jan 16, 2026.
Minister for Health and  and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Mr Ong Ye Kung; delivers his speech at the 17th Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) 2026 held at University Cultural Centre on Jan 16, 2026.

NYC nurses strike as 15,000 walk from Manhattan, Bronx hospitals

A labour dispute is at the centre of the conflict, with workers arguing that hospital management is threatening to cull benefits.
A labour dispute is at the centre of the conflict, with workers arguing that hospital management is threatening to cull benefits.

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She brings hospital care into homes – and trains others to do the same

nurse who focuses on education, training and service development at nuhs@home
nurse who focuses on education, training and service development at nuhs@home

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