The statistics behind the National Day Rally speech?
I refer to the article “As it happens: National Day Rally 2017” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 20). It states that “Speaking in Malay, PM Lee said…
Healthcare
Ministerial committees for years on workers, healthcare & retirement?
We refer to the article “No mystery to setting up of ministerial committee on Oxley Road house: Tharman” (Straits Times, Jun 22). It states that “Some…
Public hospitals shouldn’t promote medical tourism?
Singapore tops in medical tourism I refer to the article “Singapore tops for medical tourism, but rivals catching up quickly” (Straits Times, Jun 6). Most…
Dental: Cost many times more, yet wait up to a year?
NDC extends clinic hours I refer to the article “National Dental Centre extends clinic hours for specialist treatments” (Straits Times, Jun 5). It states that…
615,000 Chas holders didn’t see a doctor/dentist in 2016?
Steps to boost transparency of Chas bills I refer to the article “Steps to boost transparency of Chas bills” (Straits Times, May 15). Subsidies for…
Medisave Balances increase 128% to $84b?
685,000 S’poreans received subsidised Chas care in 2016 I refer to the article “Some 685,000 Singaporeans received subsidised Chas care in 2016: Health Ministry” (Straits…
3,404 non-S’porean doctors – 8% “low pay”?
Chee Hong Tat criticises Paul Tambyah I refer to the article “Chee Hong Tat criticises Paul Tambyah over allegations” (Straits Times, May 13). It states…
Milk “money”: How much are we talking about?
Private hospitals reviewing formula-milk arrangements I refer to the article “Private hospitals reviewing formula – milk arrangements ” (Straits Times, May 12). It states that “Mount Alvernia…
What has milk powder sponsorships got to do with stealing lunches?
I refer to the article “Milk formula companies provide sponsorships, payments to private hospitals to stay on milk rotation systems” (Straits Times, May 10). It…
Only 8% take up health screening invitations?
$5 health screening invitation I refer to the article “$5 health screening: Letters out from August” (Sunday Times, Apr 16). It states that “The $5…