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Glossary of local health Topics

Costs and Financing

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MediSave

MediSave is the national medical savings scheme that helps individuals pay for their personal or immediate family's medical care. Learn about MediSave resources and usage.

Ministry of Health

Interim Disability Assistance

Learn about IDAPE, a senior mobility fund for Singaporeans with a disability not eligible for ElderShield when it was launched.

Agency for Integrated Care

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

When the haze descends on Singapore, the Ministry of Health may activate the Haze Subsidy Scheme, which will then be available at all polyclinics and Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPC). Here are some questions you may be asking about it.

Ministry of Health

Integrated Shield Plans (IPs)

Many Singaporeans have private insurance plans for hospitalisation in the form of Integrated Shield Plans, more commonly known as IPs.

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Diseases and Condition

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Chickenpox: Symptoms and Treatment Options

Chickenpox is a common childhood disease. Highly contagious, it is characterised by a fever and small, red, itchy blisters on the face and body.

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Rubella

Rubella, also known as German measles, is a highly infectious but usually mild viral infection that commonly affects children. However, it can be serious when it occurs in pregnant women as it can cause serious defects in her unborn child.

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Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer in Singaporean women. It can be effectively treated if detected early.

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Stress

Stress is a part of life, however, too much stress can affect your health. Follow stress relief tips to manage stress and avoid feeling stressed out.

SYPHILIS

What is Syphilis and how is it transmitted? Read on to find out more about one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI).

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Understanding Leong's Premolars (LP)

Your Guide to Understanding Leong's Premolars (LP) in children, a special type of premolar with an extra “horn” on the biting surface.

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Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) - Test

Your Guide to Understanding Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH)

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Medical and Care Facilities

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NEMO programme For Diabetic Kidney Patients

The NEMO programme aims to reduce kidney deterioration in diabetic patients with kidney disease.

National University Hospital

Stroke Prevention: Medications and Lifestyle Changes to Help Reduce Stroke Risk

There are ways to reduce the risk of stroke. Learn the basics of stroke prevention as well as lifestyle changes the whole family can adopt.

STROKE SERVICES IMPROVEMENT TEAM

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Oncology (Medical and Radiation): JurongHealth

The JurongHealth Campus-NCIS Cancer Service specialises in the treatment of cancers such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer and more.

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.

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Breast Centre: Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment for Breast Cancer

Learn about the services offered by the Breast Centre at Changi General Hospital.

Changi General Hospital

Senior Activity Centres in Singapore

Help the elderly stay active at Senior Activity Centres in Singapore. These elderly care centres provide social support among other services to seniors.

Agency for Integrated Care