Low Back and Neck Pain Patients Will Receive Subsidized Acupuncture Treatment Under Pilot Program, Health News & Top Stories

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Low back and neck pain patients are now eligible to receive subsidized acupuncture treatment at specialized public sector outpatient clinics. This pilot program will provide referred patients with resource verification subsidies that can cover up to 70 percent of treatment costs, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) announced …

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SFA and MUIS investigate concerns that Malaysia’s alleged ‘meat cartel union’ has affected Singapore

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities are investigating allegations to determine whether non-halal frozen meat products that have been relabelled as certified halal for sale in Malaysia have affected the Singapore market. There have been several reports in Malaysia of an alleged Malaysian-based meat cartel union smuggling, repackaging and re-labeling non-halal frozen …

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67 Arrested in Island-wide Police Operation, Unlicensed Public Entertainment Media Found at Factory, Courts & Crime News & Top Stories

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Sixty-seven people between the ages of 27 and 85 were arrested for their alleged participation in vicious activities, gambling, and for being alleged members of illegal companies, among other crimes. The 46 men and 21 women were seized at various locations, including Clarke Quay, Orchard Road and …

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The Ministry of Health publishes rate benchmarks for anesthetists and hospital physicians in the private sector

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MINSA) said on Tuesday (December 29) that it has published rate benchmarks for anesthesiologists’ fees and hospital care physician fees for the private sector. These include recommended rate ranges for anesthetists for approximately 190 procedures, as well as inpatient care physicians for consultations and …

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