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Committee of Supply 2023 debate, Day 6: Yip Hon Weng on Healthier SG to support ageing in place

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Healthier SG is essential to support ageing in place, as it focuses on preventive care and goes upstream to reduce hospitalisation rates, said MP Yip Hon Weng. Speaking in Parliament on Friday (Mar 3), he highlighted the need to address critical areas of concern. One area is the impact on the earnings of general practitioners. Many seniors have also shared that they are concerned with the impact on their medical expenses. Mr Yip also stressed the need for good palliative care to enable seniors to live with dignity in the care of loved ones in their final days.

Healthier SG is essential to support ageing in place, as it focuses on preventive care and goes upstream to reduce hospitalisation rates, said MP Yip Hon Weng. Speaking in Parliament on Friday (Mar 3), he highlighted the need to address critical areas of concern. One area is the impact on the earnings of general practitioners. Many seniors have also shared that they are concerned with the impact on their medical expenses. Mr Yip also stressed the need for good palliative care to enable seniors to live with dignity in the care of loved ones in their final days.

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