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 and expand care beyond specialist settings.

• Training Scope: Target includes nurses, family physicians, allied health professionals, and community care workers, covering more than one-fifth of the national nursing workforce.
• Capacity Growth: Home-based palliative care increased from about 2,400 to over 3,600 places in 2023, while inpatient hospice capacity rose to more than 330 beds.
• Community Support: The Compassionate Communities Singapore initiative involves workplaces, schools, and community groups to increase the capacity of caregivers.

This summary is based on a news article issued by The Straits Times.

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