MOH to explore how TCM can complement Healthier SG scheme, after addressing issues such as enhancing clinical training
SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is looking at how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can complement the Government’s Healthier SG plan, though this will depend on the outcome of two work groups, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
- Health Minister Ong Ye Kung rounded up a two-day debate on a motion on the Healthier SG White Paper
- Among the questions raised by some MPs was the role of TCM within the Healthier SG programme
- Mr Ong said that his ministry has always recognised the value of TCM
- Two work groups are now looking at issues pertaining to enhancing TCM clinical training and improving career development
- Once completed, Mr Ong said their work can be a basis to explore how to involve TCM in support of Healthier SG
05 Oct 2022 10:07PM
(Updated: 06 Oct 2022 09:00AM)
