AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHaze and Health: Smoke from Indonesian fires pushed Singapore’s air quality into the unhealthy range across the island on Thursday, with PSI readings reaching 139. Authorities have contingency plans for the F1 weekend, including medical help and N95 masks if needed. Vaccination: COVID-19 vaccination will join Singapore’s national immunisation schedules from Oct 12. Women’s Well-being: A survey found one in three middle-aged women in Singapore had anxiety symptoms; those experiencing greater distress were less likely to seek help. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung also highlighted that women spend more years in ill health, with bone-density and other muscle tests set to be offered through Healthier SG. Ageing and Care: Ong says Singapore needs new ways to fund healthcare as it becomes a super-aged society, while the broader challenge is helping people live well.
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