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Ministry of Health
Parliamentary QA

REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT MEASURES FOR LONGEVITY-MEDICINE CLINICS

5 May 2026

NOTICE PAPER NO. 806

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 5 MAY 2026

 

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Ms Joan Pereira

MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC


Question No. 2093

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health what regulatory and enforcement measures are in place to ensure that longevity-medicine clinics adhere to safe medical practices and science-based and evidence-based treatments for the protection of clients and patients.


Answer

1        All outpatient medical service providers, including those offering medical services associated with longevity, must be licensed and comply with the requirements under the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA). In addition, medical practitioners are required to adhere to the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Ethical Code and Ethical Guidelines (ECEG).  Both HCSA and SMC ECEG require medical service providers and practitioners to provide only safe, rational, and evidence-based medical treatments in accordance with accepted clinical practice. Where non-standard medical treatments are considered, they should only be provided in the context of a clinical study. Such studies must comply with the ethical requirements for research studies including prior approval from a local Institutional Research Board.


2        These services are monitored through routine inspections and compliance audits, which may also be triggered by complaints. Providers that fail to meet standards may be subject to regulatory action or enforcement measures including imprisonment and financial penalties. If the Ministry receives information that a medical practitioner has engaged in practices which are not in accordance with the SMC ECEG, the Ministry will lodge a complaint against the medical practitioner to the SMC.


3        The public is encouraged to discuss with their doctor on the appropriate and evidence-based tests and treatments recommended in their individual circumstances, to avoid unnecessary interventions and costs. For the general population, adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as a balanced diet, adequate sleep, regular exercise and staying socially engaged remains foundational to the maintenance of good health.

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