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Medical cost inflation in Singapore hits record 16.9%; The insurance agency is calling for collective action

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Medical cost inflation in Singapore hits record 16.9%; The insurance agency is calling for collective action

Singapore – With medical cost inflation in Singapore expected to reach a high of 16.9 percent by 2026, the Life Insurance Association of Singapore (LIA) has called for collective action to address issues such as high consumption of healthcare services, and rising medical costs. This means collaboration between insurers, healthcare professionals and providers, consumers and … Read more

More than 630 GPs in Singapore are now part of a scheme that empowers them to provide mental health treatment.

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More than 630 GPs in Singapore are now part of a scheme that empowers them to provide mental health treatment.

Singapore – Mental health support in primary care has expanded here, with the number of general practitioners (GPs) able to access a network of low-cost psychiatric medications and support to manage complex mental health conditions exceeding 630 by the end of 2025. This is up from 520 last year, according to Ministry of Health (MOH) … Read more

Problem gambling among young adults in Singapore

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Problem gambling among young adults in Singapore

A study found that young adults in Singapore had higher rates of problem gambling and related problems such as excessive gambling and depression compared to those reported abroad. The study, led by Associate Professor of Psychology Peter Chiu from James Cook University, looked at how common internet gaming disorder (IGD) and gaming disorder (GD) are … Read more