Free health screenings for diabetes, some cancers under Healthier SG reform to promote preventive care
SINGAPORE — The Government will offer free health screenings for six types of chronic conditions and cancers for eligible Singapore residents who enrol to be tied with a fixed family doctor under the national Healthier SG programme.
- Free health screenings for six types of chronic conditions and cancers will be offered to Singapore residents who enrol with a dedicated family doctor
- The government-developed Healthy 365 mobile application will be improved, allowing users to track their calorie intake
- Residents using CPF MediSave to pay for treatment of chronic illnesses will no longer need to co-pay 15 per cent of the bill
- These are part of Healthier SG, the Government's long-term healthcare reform to shift the focus to preventive care
Source: TODAY