Health365 Honours Cardiovascular Pioneer Prof Roger Foo in Latest Installation of “A Lifetime In Medicine” Series
Health365.sg announced the publication of an exclusive feature article honouring distinguished cardiovascular specialist and scientist, Professor Roger Foo. Published as part of Health365’s “A Lifetime In Medicine” editorial initiative.
[News Brief] Singapore-led Platform Leads Regional Collaboration for the First Successful Implantation of the World’s Smallest and Lightest Artificial Heart Assist Device
Dr. Wei Siang Yu, founder of HeartSpan.ai, led a cross-border initiative that enabled Indonesia's first successful implantation of the world’s smallest and lightest left ventricular assist device (LVAD) at Jakarta's…
[News Brief] True Chiropractic Outlines Role of Chiropractic Care in Preventive Healthcare
True Chiropractic has outlined its chiropractic care approach within preventive healthcare strategies, highlighting the relationship between spinal health, nervous system function, and long-term physical mobility. This summary is based on…
[News Brief] Argent Plastic Surgery Relocates to Mount Alvernia Hospital
Argent Plastic Surgery has relocated to a larger, purpose-built clinic at Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre A in Singapore, marking the practice’s third anniversary. This summary is based on a…
[News Brief] IHH Healthcare Secures Sustainability-Linked Loan from DBS
IHH Healthcare has secured a SGD 250 million sustainability-linked loan from DBS Bank to support corporate purposes and advance its sustainability and clinical governance targets. This summary is based on…
[News Brief] QuantumTx and NUH Launch Muscle Health Centre
QuantumTx and the National University Hospital (NUH) have launched the QuantumTx-NUH MitoCharge Muscle Health Centre, a facility focused on muscle health using non-invasive magnetic muscle-activation technology developed in Singapore. This…
[News Brief] DTAP Opens Clinics in Holland Village and Clarke Quay
DTAP has expanded its medical network with two new clinics in Singapore at Holland Village and Clarke Quay, providing access to general and sexual healthcare services including screening, testing and…
[News Brief] Gleneagles Hospital Adopts ERAS Protocol for Surgical Recovery
Gleneagles Hospital has implemented the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme, a multidisciplinary care approach aimed at supporting earlier discharge and improving recovery outcomes for surgical patients in Singapore. This…
[News Brief] Alexandra Hospital Makes Parkinson’s Clinic-Cafe a Permanent Service
Alexandra Hospital has converted its Parkinson’s Cafe pilot into a permanent bi-monthly service that combines clinical reviews with peer support for patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease. This…
[News Brief] Over 630 Singapore GPs Trained to Manage Mental Health Conditions
Singapore has expanded its primary care mental health network, with more than 630 general practitioners participating in the Mental Health General Practitioner Partnership by end-2025 to improve community-based diagnosis and…
[News Brief] NUHS Launches Centre for Genomic Medicine
The National University Health System has established the National University Centre for Genomic Medicine to expand the use of genomics in clinical care and increase testing capabilities. This summary is…
[News Brief] SingHealth Duke-NUS Launches Allergic Diseases Centre
SingHealth and Duke-NUS have established the SingHealth Duke-NUS Allergic Diseases Centre (SDADC) to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care for patients with allergic conditions across different stages of life. This summary is…
[News Brief] Singapore Should Aim to Train 10,000 Palliative Care Trainees by 2030
According to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, Singapore plans to train up to 10,000 nurses and healthcare workers in general palliative care by 2030 to support a growing ageing population…
Weave Suites – Novena | An Ideal Stay For Medical Tourists Near Novena Hospitals And Medical Centres (Grand Opening 15 Apr 2026)
Weave Suites – Novena: Located at 12 Shan Road, this property introduces a specialised category of serviced accommodation near Novena Hospitals and Medical Centres.
[News Brief] Health365 Adds PhysioVitae Therapists, Records Podcast
Health365 has added two Preferred Physiotherapists from PhysioVitae Singapore and recorded a podcast interview to broaden public understanding of physiotherapy beyond musculoskeletal care.
[News Brief] SGH Partners Redesign Health to Develop Digital Health Startups
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has entered a three-year collaboration with Redesign Health to co-develop digital health startups addressing national healthcare priorities such as ageing-in-place, chronic care, and workforce productivity. This…
[News Brief] Dr Diana Chan Joins Health365 as Preferred Doctor
Dr Diana Chan has joined Health365 as a Preferred Doctor in Singapore. She is a specialist in pain management and anaesthesiology and currently practises at The Pain Clinic. About Health365…
[News Brief] Singapore Recognises Aga Khan University Medical Degree
Singapore’s Ministry of Health announced that graduates from eight overseas medical schools, including Aga Khan University’s Medical College in Pakistan, can apply to practise medicine in Singapore. This summary is…
[News Brief] Singapore Launches Guidelines on Management of the Menopause Transition
Singapore has launched its first Guidelines on Management of the Menopause Transition to support healthcare professionals in primary practice caring for women in midlife. A separate 2025 KKH study of…
[News Brief] Singapore Expands Recognised Overseas Medical Schools to 120
Singapore has added eight overseas institutions to its list of recognised universities for medicine, increasing the total from 112 to 120, according to a joint announcement by the Ministry of…
[News Brief] Singapore Medical Council Calls for Nominations for 2026 Election
The Singapore Medical Council (SMC) has opened nominations for its 2026 Council election to fill seven vacant seats, with current members’ terms expiring on 8 June 2026. This summary is…
[News Brief] NurseFirst Helpline Redirects Over 800 Calls from Emergency Departments in Trial
The NurseFirst medical helpline trial in Singapore has redirected more than 800 non-urgent medical calls to general practitioners and community care options between June and November 2025, supporting emergency departments…
[News Brief] SGH Marks Emergency Department Relocation with Staff Walk
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) staff marked the relocation of its Emergency Department (ED) on 18 January with an early-morning walk from the old facility to the new ED in the…
[News Brief] New Clinic to Screen and Treat Muscle Loss Before Disability
Tan Tock Seng Hospital has launched a clinic dedicated to identifying and managing sarcopenia — the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength — to prevent falls and disability in…
[News Brief] NHG Appoints New Chairman, Medical Board at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
The National Healthcare Group (NHG) has appointed a new Chairman of the Medical Board for Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) and Yishun Community Hospital (YCH). This summary is based on…
[News Brief] Alexandra Hospital Appoints Ms Margaret Lee as CEO
Ms Margaret Lee has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Alexandra Hospital, succeeding the inaugural CEO, Dr Jason Phua. This summary is based on a press release…
[News Brief] MOH Expands National Health Plan to More Children
The Ministry of Health (MOH), together with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), has announced an expansion of personalised Health Plans under the…
[News Brief] IHH Healthcare CEO Advocates Shorter Hospital Stays and Care Closer to Home
Dr Prem Kumar Nair, Group CEO of IHH Healthcare, said advances in technology and artificial intelligence are enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses and making shorter hospital stays possible. This summary…
[News Brief] NUH Launches One-Stop Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Centres
National University Hospital (NUH) has opened integrated Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Centres to consolidate key specialist services into one coordinated facility. This summary is based on a…
[News Brief] NUS Associate Professor Appointed Editor‑in‑Chief of Midwifery
Associate Professor Shefaly Shorey of the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), has been appointed Editor‑in‑Chief…
[News Brief] NUS Medicine Researchers Identify Protein That Enhances Neural Stem Cell Regeneration
Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore have identified the transcription factor DMTF1 as a protein that can enhance neural stem cell…
[News Brief] Singapore Ministry of Health Tables Health Information Bill
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has tabled the Health Information Bill (HIB) to legislate the sharing of key health information across Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem to support better coordinated care. This…
[News Brief] SingHealth to Open Elective Care Centre in 2026
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) will complete its new Elective Care Centre (ECC) in 2026, a facility dedicated to scheduled, non-emergency operations. This summary is based on a report issued by…
[News Brief] IDHealth Operates Singapore’s First Dedicated Intellectual Disability Clinic
Dr Chen Shiling has established IDHealth, the first community-based healthcare service in Singapore dedicated to individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and their family caregivers. This summary is based on an…
[News Brief] Genetic Testing Identifies High Risk of Premature Heart Disease in Singaporeans
A Singapore-based study has found that over 20% of participants carry a genetic predisposition to premature heart attacks and strokes. This summary is based on an article published by The…
[News Brief] Raffles Medical Establishes Clinic at Nanyang Technological University
Raffles Medical has opened a healthcare facility on the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) campus to provide medical services to the university community. This summary is based on a service announcement…
[News Brief] Parkway Shenton Opens Aesthetics Clinic at Bedok Central
Parkway Shenton has launched its first Parkway Medical Aesthetics Clinic at Bedok Central, marking its entry into doctor-led aesthetic medical services. This summary is based on an announcement by IHH…
[News Brief] NUH Opens New Centre for Digestive Health
The National University Hospital (NUH) has inaugurated the National University Centre for Digestive Health to consolidate expertise in gastroenterology and hepatology. This summary is based on a press release issued…
[News Brief] SingHealth Receives $135 Million Donation for Population Health and Research
SingHealth has received a $135 million gift from the Estate of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat to advance 10 healthcare areas, including population health, digital pathology, and clinical research. This…
[News Brief] Dr Christopher Leo Appointed Deputy Medical Director at Raffles Medical Group
Dr Christopher Leo has commenced a new role as Deputy Medical Director at Raffles Medical Group, where he also serves as Clinical Director of Nephrology and Dialysis Services. This summary…
[News Brief] Curie Oncology and Oncoshot Deploy AI to Improve Patient Outcomes in Asia
Curie Oncology, a private oncology network in Southeast Asia, has partnered with health‑tech firm Oncoshot to deploy AI‑powered clinical research tools to help patients gain faster access to cancer clinical…
[News Brief] SL Aesthetic Group Expands Portfolio on 22nd Anniversary
SL Aesthetic Group has marked 22 years of operation by expanding its medical services and physical footprint across Singapore and Malaysia. This summary is based on a press release issued…
[News Brief] Fullerton Health Acquires The ENT Clinic
Fullerton Health has completed the acquisition of The ENT Clinic, a prominent Singapore-based otolaryngology practice, to expand its specialist care portfolio. This summary is based on a press release issued…
[News Brief] Raffles Medical and Gene Solutions Partner for Global Clinical Trials
On 22 October 2025, Raffles Medical Group (RMG) and Gene Solutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline patient recruitment for oncology clinical trials in Southeast Asia. This partnership…