Data on Organisations with Programmes and Benefits for Female Workers with Menopausal-related Health Issues

NOTICE PAPER NO. 2543
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 7 FEBRUARY 2024

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song
MP for Aljunied GRC

Question No. 5458

To ask the Minister for Health (a) whether the Ministry has data on the current number of organisations in Singapore that have programmes and benefits for female workers who are experiencing menopause-related health issues; and (b) what form do the majority of these programmes and benefits take.

Answer

1     The Ministry of Health (MOH) does not have specific data on the current number of organisations in Singapore that have programmes and benefits for female workers who are experiencing menopause-related health issues. 

2     Nonetheless, there are several sources of support for women undergoing menopause, such as public educational resources available on HealthHub and public healthcare institutions’ webpages. Additionally, interest groups such as “Dynamic Daisies” under KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, promote awareness of general women’s health and support for women undergoing menopause transitions.

3     Women may also seek medical advice from their regular family doctor or gynaecologist to manage their menopause-related health issues.