Health news in East Coast Road Singapore

1. Tan Tock Seng Hospital launches nurse-led programme to speed up sepsis treatment

   7 hours ago Tamil Murasu Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 8.2 km

   Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore has introduced a nurse-led programme called 'Safe from Sepsis' to detect and treat sepsis earlier. The initiative aims to ensure at least 80% of patients receive antibiotics within 180 minutes, up from the current 37%. The programme has won a gold award at a recent hospital management ceremony in Bangkok.

2. TTSH-led sepsis initiative cuts antibiotic wait time, expands to 62 wards

   8 hours ago The Straits Times Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 8.2 km

   Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in Singapore has launched 'Safe from Sepsis', a nurse-led initiative to detect and treat sepsis earlier. The initiative, which was piloted successfully, aims to ensure at least 80% of patients receive antibiotics within 180 minutes, and has been expanded to 62 wards and other care facilities.

3. MUIS distributes $3.3m to 830 elderly zakat recipients, to review aid framework

   4 days ago Berita Harian Singapura D’Marquee di Pasir Ris, Singapore 8.2 km

   The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has distributed about $3.3 million to 830 eligible elderly zakat recipients through top-ups to their CPF Retirement Accounts. The disbursement is part of the MUIS-CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme launched in 2025, and MUIS announced it will review its Zakat Financial Assistance framework.