Category Archive For "Health"
Bed Bugs: Three Things Travelers Need to Know
Once existing as almost a myth, bed bugs have made their comeback as a global resurgence that has infiltrated France, South Korea, and across the United Kingdom. As 2023 draws to a close, experts worry that travelers may unknowingly bring these blood-sucking pests into Singapore. During an announcement on national television, the deputy mayor of …
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The Cost of Comprehensive Health Screenings in Singapore in 2023
Prices for checkups at Singapore’s public and private hospitals range widely. Checkups typically consist of a medical health assessment, physical examination, blood glucose test, and cholesterol test. We all know that prevention is better than cure, but how often we walk the talk and go for a health screening regularly is a completely different story. …
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What You Need to Know about Allergies in Singapore
Whether it’s itching, sneezing, or wheezing, most of you are probably familiar with at least one of the burdensome symptoms caused by allergies. Allergies are on the rise worldwide, affecting approximately 40% of the world’s population. Singapore is no stranger to the increasing prevalence of this global chronic condition. 13.1% of people in Singapore suffer …
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Public vs. private: what to expect from a Singapore hospital ward
When you’re seeking medical care in Singapore, usually, the standard and effectiveness of healthcare you receive will be your priority (as it should be). Fortunately, many public and private hospitals in Singapore offer excellent inpatient services and lodging that can often make your treatment and recovery a little bit more bearable. But just so you …
New Study to Help Take On Aging Population Challenges in Singapore
A new nationwide study has been set in motion to explore the health, social, and mental well-being of the nation’s senior citizens to provide valuable insights for new policies and programs designed for Singapore’s aging population. The study is the third wave of THE SIGNS Study. In this Pacific Prime Singapore article, learn more about …
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LASIK in Singapore
For too many of us, hindsight is the ONLY time we’ll be seeing 20/20. Whether you are rocking the classic plastic framed glasses or have decided to go for colored contact lenses, the fact that you need them at all is a reminder that our vision degrades as we get older. Fortunately, over the past …
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Fighting Childhood Obesity in Singapore: Healthy School Meals and Tips
Mainstream schools in Singapore started serving healthier meal options in recent years, as part of a wider initiative to encourage better eating habits since the childhood obesity rates in the city-state reached 11%. The rising childhood obesity rate in Singapore led the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Education (MOE) to regulate canteen stall …
Understanding Hospital Room Rates in Singapore
For patients seeking healthcare in Singapore, understanding hospital room rates is crucial. While Singapore’s healthcare system is world-class, it can also be expensive, especially for those unfamiliar with the system who may end up overpaying for services. Therefore, it is essential to understand the variables affecting hospital room rates, the pricing system employed by hospitals, …
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The Ultimate Guide to Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) in Singapore
If you are an expat employee based in Singapore and would like to bring your family or your significant other to the country, the long-term visit pass (LTVP) is your best bet. But there are certain criteria that need to be met on the part of both the applicant and the dependents. In this Pacific …
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Cost of HPV Vaccination in Singapore 2023
Getting a vaccine against cancer may sound too good to be true, but it’s actually possible at least when it comes to cervical cancer. All you have to do is get an HPV vaccine, which can cost just SGD $300 for adults in Singapore, and not a single cent for schoolchildren. According to research, as …
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