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SINGAPORE: An upcoming polyclinic at the Bidadari estate, which will be located along Upper Aljunied Road, will be part of an integrated development with a nursing home to “serve the needs of the surrounding residents.”
This was announced on Monday (October 19) by Dr. Janil Puthucheary, Chief Minister of State at the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The polyclinic, which is expected to be ready by 2027, will be located near the Alkaff Lakeview Housing and Development Board (HDB) group, about 500 meters from the Woodleigh MRT station, the Health Ministry said in a press release.
The new polyclinic, whose plans were announced at this year’s Supply Debate Committee, will provide primary care services. This includes medical treatment for acute conditions, management of chronic diseases, women’s and children’s health services, and related health services. Radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services will also be available.
Plans for a new hospital in the eastern part of Singapore were also announced during the debate in March.
“As part of primary care transformation efforts, polyclinics have introduced team care models to improve the management of chronic diseases,” the Health Ministry said Monday.
“The Bidadari polyclinic will also offer team care, where patients with chronic conditions are assigned to a dedicated, multidisciplinary care team. This facilitates continuity of care for patients and enables a strong relationship between the patient and the team. “
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The Bidadari Nursing Home will especially serve those living in central Singapore, the ministry added.
“Given the accessibility of the nursing home, families in the region will be able to visit their loved ones in comfort and continue to participate in their care at the nursing home. In addition, the co-location of the nursing home with the polyclinic will facilitate synergy between health care centers by exchanging services to assist the elderly and polyclinic patients as their care needs evolve. “
Location of the integrated urbanization that houses the new Bidadari polyclinic and nursing home. (Map: Ministry of Health via Onemap.SG)
It is important that Singaporeans continue to have access to affordable health care and long-term care in the community as the population ages and the prevalence of the burden of chronic diseases increases, the Ministry of Health said.
He added that he has been expanding the polyclinic network and capacity to strengthen Singapore’s primary care infrastructure by developing new polyclinics and refurbishing existing ones.
“Similarly, we will continue to ensure that frail older people with limited family support and care needs have access to adequate long-term care throughout the island,” the ministry said.
The Bidadari polyclinic is one of 12 new polyclinics planned. Other nearby polyclinics will be located in Bukit Panjang, Eunos, Kallang, Sembawang, Tampines North, Khatib, Serangoon, Kaki Bukit, Tengah, Yew Tee and Bishan.
This will bring the total number of polyclinics in Singapore to 32 by 2030, the Health Ministry said.
