AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health Watch: Singapore’s HIV picture keeps easing—CDA reports new cases among residents at 166 in 2025, down from 151 in 2024, and urges adults to get tested at least once. Heat & Comfort Tech: A Singapore trial is spotlighting gel-based cooling wear that claims to cut skin temperature by up to 9°C, aiming to protect workers and vulnerable groups during hotter days. TCM Goes Mainstream: Singapore will launch an accreditation framework for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners this year, plus a HealthierSG–TCM joint enrolment pilot for patients who use both approaches. Housing & Cost Pressure: Condo rental prices hit another April record high, while HDB rentals continue to rise more slowly. Wellness & Movement: Tai Chi walking is trending among older adults, with experts pushing back on “quick-fix” claims and focusing on balance and joint-friendly movement. AI in Kids: A*STAR and NUS research finds over half of 8-year-olds in Singapore have used AI, with usage soaring by age 10 and 13. Safety & Incidents: Police arrested a woman sleeping in a car in Sin Ming after suspected drugs and vaporisers were found.
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