CLOSE TO 1,100 GENERAL PRACTITIONER CLINICS OPEN DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR

           1095 general practitioner (GP) clinics will be open at various times during the Chinese New Year public holidays from 16 February to 18 February 2026

2.          Those who require medical care during the holidays can visit the GPGoWhere website (go.gov.sg/gpgowhere) which lists clinics and their opening hours within the proximity of an address or postal code keyed in. We advise the public to make an appointment or call the clinic before heading down. Members of the public, including children, who feel unwell during the festive period are encouraged to visit a GP or a 24-hour clinic for minor conditions.

3.          Those seeking advice on the appropriate medical care site to visit are encouraged to call the NurseFirst helpline at 62626262. The helpline operates daily from 8am to 11pm.

4.          We advise the public to seek medical treatment at a hospital’s Accident & Emergency department only for serious or life-threatening emergencies, such as chest pain, breathlessness, and uncontrollable bleeding.

5.          To ensure that the 995 Emergency Medical Services can provide swift conveyance for those with emergency conditions, those who are not experiencing life-threatening emergencies should refrain from calling 995. We seek everyone’s continued effort and cooperation to exercise social responsibility.

6.          MOH wishes everyone a happy Chinese New Year and a healthy year ahead. We would also like to take this opportunity to remind the public to eat in moderation and continue exercising regularly to stay healthy over the holiday period.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

15 FEBRUARY 2026