Category Archive For "Health"
Impact of non-communicable diseases on health insurance costs
Non-communicable, or chronic diseases (NCDs) were uncommon in the 19th century and became leading causes of death in the 20th century. Data from the World Health Organization shows that non-communicable diseases are responsible for 63% of all deaths worldwide in 2016. That’s 36 million people. In Singapore, 80% of all diseases reported were non-communicable. The …
Resources for women in Singapore
We all need a little help sometimes. No matter who you are, nobody gets far in life with support from at least their loved ones. Of course, there are total strangers out there that put lots of time and effort into creating communities that we can use for support too. Certainly one of the groups …
New in vitro fertilization guide sheds light on IVF in Singapore
With a reputation for simplifying insurance, Pacific Prime Singapore is excited to announce the launch of its newest insurance guide. The Singapore IVF Guide 2017-2018 is an amazing new resource that can help new and experienced parents plan and prepare for pregnancy in the Lion City. This In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) guide can be downloaded …
Healthy ageing: looking after yourself in your 50s
Getting older is a beautiful thing and taking care of your health is key to enjoying your later years to the fullest. We all know that part of the ageing process is noticing changes in your body. What many may not have considered is what lifestyle adjustments you might need to make to when that …
Fitness trackers and step goals: is hitting the target enough?
The popularity of wearable tech has been booming in the past few years, becoming as well recognized as smartphone brands. We’ve previously talked about what to look for in a gym membership in Singapore but this week our focus is on fitness trackers. Products like the Apple Watch, Fitbit, and similar smartwatches are helping people …
Electronic medical records to bring innovation boost to Singapore healthcare
Big changes are coming for the Singaporean health system with the government announcing a new plan to give every citizen access to their health records by 2021. The country’s Health IT Master Plan has been set and the sector is hoping that the changes brought by it will put Singapore on track to having one …
Parents to be: Use this pregnancy technology
Technology like apps, devices, and tools have become so integrated into our lives that many of us don’t even think twice about using it these days. There is little doubt that it has drastically improved our lives in Singapore and new advancements are being made nearly every day to make our lives just that much …
C-sections in Singapore: Implications for new moms
Caesarean sections (C-section) have become a common method for giving birth in countries around the world. It has even been gaining popularity in many spots, and C-sections in Singapore are no different. While the percentage of births by C-section in Singapore accounted for 10-15% of total births in the early 1990s, the procedure now accounts …
New Ministry of Health initiatives announced in Singapore’s 2017 Budget
Minister of Health Gan Kim Yong announced on Thursday (March 9) a number of health initiatives that the ministry would be looking to spend part of its SGD 10.7 billion budget on. During the Parliament’s Committee of Supply debate, Yong explained that the ministry would be focusing beyond healthcare to health, beyond hospital to community, …
All About Hand, Foot and Mouth disease in Singapore
2016 was a tumultuous year when it came to infectious disease in Singapore. As Zika virus dominated headlines for portions of the year and dengue continued to affect thousands upon thousands of Singaporeans, people were constantly on the lookout for mosquitoes and incentivized to keep themselves and their families indoors. Another disease, however, still had …