Ministry of Health (MOH) Singapore

🤕 Having a headache? Learn the differences between types of headaches so you know how to prevent them, and when to see a doctor. 🔗 Learn more: go.gov.sg/understand-headaches

🤕 Having a headache? Learn the differences between types of headaches so you know how to prevent them, and when to see a doctor. 🔗 Learn more: go.gov.sg/understand-headaches

Medical advancements are changing how we manage patient care, and new treatments can be costly. Find out how we keep healthcare spending sustainable.

🧐 Did you know that 1 in 3 Singaporeans is at risk of developing diabetes? 👩🏻‍⚕️ Diabetes is a condition where your body cannot manage sugar properly, resulting in too much sugar in your blood. 👀 Check this infographic to learn the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, who is at risk, and what the symptoms are. 🔗 Learn more at: go.gov.sg/know-diabetes

Medical advancements are changing how we manage patient care, and new treatments can be costly. Find out how we keep healthcare spending sustainable.

💪🏻 MOH, as part of a whole-of-government effort, has coordinated public health preparedness measures and is ready to respond to a mpox Clade I epidemic. Our response measures include: ➡ Temperature and visual screening at Changi and Seletar airports and sea checkpoints ➡ Detecting and reporting of all mpox cases to MOH immediately by medical practitioners and healthcare institutions ➡ Immediate contact tracing upon confirmation of a Clade I case ➡ Isolation of those who test positive for Clade I in healthcare facilities until they are no longer infectious 💉 While a population-wide mpox vaccination is not recommended for now, vaccines will be administered to healthcare workers who are at the highest risk of exposure to mpox, and close contacts of confirmed mpox cases. 🔗 For more info, visit go.gov.sg/mpox-clade1

📢 Nutri-Grade labelling and advertising prohibitions will be extended to key contributors of sodium and saturated fat in the retail setting: ➡️ Prepackaged salt ➡️ Sauces and seasonings ➡️ Instant noodles ➡️ Cooking oil 👍 These measures aim to help consumers make more informed, healthier choices. More details will be shared when ready. 🔗 For more info, visit go.gov.sg/nutri-grade-sodium-fat

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🚨 Temperature and visual screening will be put in place at Changi and Seletar airports as well as at sea checkpoints for inbound travellers and crew arriving from places which may be exposed to the risk of mpox outbreaks. 🦠 As of 22 Aug 2024, there have been no mpox Clade I cases detected in Singapore. To date, 13 confirmed cases of the less severe mpox Clade II have been detected this year. 🌍 While the outbreak generally remains confined to Africa, MOH will continue to monitor the global situation very closely. 🔗 For more info, visit go.gov.sg/mpox-screening