Health news in Kampung Choh

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

   8 hours ago Tamil Murasu Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 40.9 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

   9 hours ago The Straits Times Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 40.9 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 48.6 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.

4. EU studies Singapore's Wolbachia mosquito method to fight dengue

   4 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Ang Mo Kio, Singapore 37.1 km

   European Union health officials visited a mosquito breeding facility in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, on September 1 to study the city-state's Wolbachia project. The EU is exploring the method as climate change spreads dengue to warmer European regions. The project has reduced mosquito numbers in its release areas by 80 to 90 percent.

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6. Ang Mo Kio preschool sees new government grant as chance after failed partnership bid

   4 days ago Tamil Murasu Ang Mo Kio, Singapore 37.1 km

   Kids & Kinz, a private preschool in Ang Mo Kio operating since 1989, failed to join the government-backed partner operator scheme. The school now views the new grant announced in August as an opportunity, with details being prepared by the Early Childhood Development Agency. The government plans to cut preschool fees from 2028, widening the fee gap for private schools.