MOH Health Budget 2010

Last updated on 9 Mar 10

In this year's Health Budget we discussed:

- Creating a hassle-free healthcare system to meet the needs of Singaporeans,
- Ensuring Affordable Healthcare for All,
- Building a healthier, more resilient Singapore.

Check out the COS 2010 page for more details on the announcements.

MOH also provided live tweet-coverage of the health budget speeches. Check out our coverage on #sghealthbudget. Also discuss your thoughts on our Facebook page!

What others say of us

Last updated on 07 Mar 10



What we can learn from Singapore's health-care model

In the article ' What we can learn from Singapore's health-care model ' that was published on The Washington Post on 3 Mar 10, the Singapore healthcare approach is compared to that in US and applauded for its performance. The article explains how Singapore managed to achieve such standards by placing the emphasis on personal responsibility, and prudence both on the individual and public levels.

Saving money with Singapore

The article ‘Saving Money with Singapore’ (a translation of the original article) was published on German magazine, Focus, where Germany health authorities are studying how they can use the Singapore healthcare model in their health-care reform.

Update on Influenza A (H1N1-2009)

Last updated on 12 Feb 10

Current Alert Status: Green

The Influenza A(H1N1) flu alert status has been revised from Yellow to Green. Though the H1N1 virus continues to be the predominant influenza strain globally and in Singapore, the nature of the H1N1 infection has been mild and has so far shown no signs of increase in severity. Many Singaporeans would have acquired natural immunity from the H1N1 infection and the vaccine has also been made available.

Nevertheless, MOH experts will continue to actively monitor the flu situation locally and around the world. As part of our continued vigilance and good patient care, our hospitals will continue to practice essential public health best practices, to limit cross infection in hospitals and ensure that patients get the necessary rest.

MOH would like to thank all Singaporeans for putting up a good fight against H1N1 and would like to seek your continued cooperation. We are all advised to continue maintaining a high level of personal hygiene, to be socially responsible and stay away from work or school if unwell. Individuals at higher risk are advised to protect themselves against the infection and ask their doctor about getting vaccinated. Please visit http://www.h1n1.gov.sg/ for more information on H1N1 vaccination.