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Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
4 taken to hospital after six-vehicle collision on PIE
Four people were taken conscious to Changi General Hospital. PHOTO: FATIMAH MUJIBAH 4 taken to hospital after six-vehicle collision on PIE SINGAPORE - Four people were taken to hospital following a six- vehicle collision on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on June 3. The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the accident involving four cars and two motorcycles along PIE towards Changi before the Eunos Link exit at about 5pm. The two male motorcyclists, aged 31 and 69, a 27-year-old male pillion rider and a 36-year-old female car passenger were conscious when taken to Changi General Hospital, they added. In a video posted on the Facebook page, at least five EMAS (Expressway Monitoring Advisory System) recovery vehicles and several workers can be seen on the rightmost lane of the PIE. A police car and a motorcycle can also be spotted. Two cars and a motorcycle are being prepared to be towed away. No motorists can be seen in the video. Police investigations are ongoing. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
New Paper
6 days ago
- New Paper
Jail for man who stole from doctor, verbally abused police officer, crashed PMA inside hospital
Over a period of six months, a man embarked on a series of offences against public servants including a doctor, a police officer and a security guard. Lester Tan Jian Ming, 40, also admitted to speeding on his personal mobility aid (PMA) inside a hospital, which led to him crashing it against a wall twice. On May 30, Tan was sentenced to 13 weeks' jail after pleading guilty to six charges including for assaulting or using criminal force against a public servant, theft, mischief, committing rash acts and harassment. Five charges of a similar nature were taken into consideration during his sentencing. The court heard that on Sept 20, 2024, Tan was seeking medical treatment at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The prosecutor said Tan was under the influence of drugs at the time, but did not reveal which ones. As a doctor was attending to him, he reached into the front pocket of the doctor's uniform and stole her iPhone. On Feb 11, Tan was hospitalised at TTSH when he encountered a doctor conducting her rounds at 9am and asked her for his medication that had been prescribed by the Institute of Mental Health. When the doctor advised him to collect the medication from IMH, he became agitated and verbally threatened her. The doctor told a colleague about the interaction, and they called for police assistance. At about noon that day, Tan was discharged from the hospital and escorted out of the ward by two auxiliary police officers. He was using a PMA at the time. As he left the gantry of the ward, he sped off on his PMA and crashed into a wall. Undeterred, he sped off again and hit a dry wall near the lift lobby, causing more than $500 in damage. On Feb 26, Tan was arrested near Upper Boon Keng Road and taken to Changi General Hospital, as he was intoxicated on drugs. As he was in police custody, Tan's hands were restrained. His belongings were sealed in two polymer bags placed near his bed. Sometime around 3pm, he slipped out of his restraints and verbally threatened the police officer who was watching over him. He then grabbed one of the polymer bags to retrieve his mobile phone and got in a tussle with the officer, resulting in the bag being torn. After the officer called for backup, Tan began to hurl vulgarities and threaten another security officer.
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Singapore hospitals face longer emergency wait times as Covid-19 cases rise post-holiday
SINGAPORE, May 17 — Several hospitals in Singapore are experiencing longer waiting times at their emergency departments (EDs) this week due to a post-public holiday surge in demand, according to The Straits Times (ST). In response to media queries, Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday that acute hospitals often see higher attendance at their EDs during specific times of the year, with the current rise consistent with the usual post-holiday trend, ST reported. Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) confirmed the increase in separate Facebook posts on May 14, attributing it to the post-holiday period. The Ministry assured that triage procedures remain in place to prioritise patients with critical conditions, ensuring urgent cases receive prompt attention. MOH added that inpatient teams have been activated to start treatment for patients awaiting admission at the ED to prevent delays in care. In some cases, patients may be transferred to other hospitals for further treatment. According to ST, hospitals also cited a rise in Covid-19 cases as contributing to the congestion. Between April 27 and May 3, Singapore recorded 14,200 Covid-19 cases, up from 11,100 the previous week. CGH highlighted that some seniors admitted for other medical conditions were later found to be Covid-19 positive. SKH noted that while the increase aligns with typical post-holiday trends, most cases were unrelated to Covid-19. The National University Health System (NUHS), which oversees several hospitals, told ST that the current surge is consistent with past post-holiday periods. It also said there were no unusual patterns of illnesses. To address the high patient load, hospitals are triaging patients based on acuity and priority, with senior emergency physicians reviewing cases to ensure appropriate admissions. NUHS has redeployed and increased its manpower to support ED operations, according to ST. MOH and hospitals have urged the public to visit the ED only for serious or life-threatening emergencies. Patients with mild to moderate symptoms, such as a cough or sore throat, are encouraged to seek care from general practitioners or polyclinics instead. The ministry also noted the availability of the Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) programme, where teams of medical professionals provide care at patients' homes via teleconsultations and home visits. Medically stable patients may also be transferred to community hospitals or transitional care facilities to alleviate bed shortages, ST reported. In Malaysia on May 1, the government officially revoked the declaration that classified all states and federal territories as infected local areas — a move marking the country's shift away from emergency pandemic measures — more than five years after it was put in place. However, Covid-19 has not been entirely eradicated, data in Malaysia showed a slight uptick in active cases, rising from 8,488 on April 30 to 8,609 by May 3. For comparison, during a similar period last year — May 12 to 18, 2024 — Malaysia recorded 1,230 Covid-19 infections. Experts attributed this year's rise to waning immunity, increased travel, and reduced testing, but say the situation in Malaysia remains under control and is not a cause for alarm.
CNA
16-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
Longer emergency wait times at hospitals 'consistent' with post-public holiday surge: MOH
SINGAPORE: The current increase in wait times at some hospitals' emergency departments is consistent with a post-public holiday surge, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (May 16). This comes after some public hospitals said on Wednesday that they were seeing a high volume of patients at their emergency departments. In Facebook posts, Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) advised their patients to expect longer wait times due to the current patient volume. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) also told CNA on Wednesday that it had seen increased patient volume at its emergency department since Tuesday. Monday was a public holiday in Singapore due to Vesak Day. A KTPH spokesperson attributed the higher numbers mainly to the recent long weekend, while SKH told CNA on Friday that the increased patient volume it faced in the past week was "consistent with the post-public holiday surge". Both hospitals said the rise in patients was not driven by COVID-19. In response to CNA's queries, MOH said acute hospitals can experience higher attendances at their emergency departments during certain times of the year. "Notwithstanding the higher attendances at the ED, hospitals will continue to promptly triage patients, to quickly identify those with severe medical conditions and ensure they are attended to urgently and patient care is not compromised." It added that inpatient teams will be activated to start treatment on patients waiting for admission into the emergency department to ensure no delay in care rendered. Patients may also be transferred or diverted to other hospitals, said MOH. "To manage bed occupancy, hospitals may admit suitable patients to Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home), and transfer medically stable patients to community hospitals, transitional care facilities and other community facilities or services." Echoing similar advice provided by the affected hospitals previously, the health ministry urged patients to seek care at general practitioner clinics or polyclinics for non-urgent conditions.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
Longer wait times at emergency departments of CGH, KTPH and SKH due to high number of patients
SINGAPORE: A number of public hospitals in Singapore on Wednesday (May 14) advised patients to expect longer-than-usual waiting times at their emergency departments due to a high number of patients. Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) advised those with non-urgent conditions to seek treatment at general practitioner (GP) clinics. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) also told CNA that it has seen increased patient volume at its emergency department since Tuesday. A spokesperson attributed the higher numbers mainly to the recent long weekend, adding that the increase is "not primarily due to COVID-19". The hospital's emergency department "remains fully operational and the situation is under control", the spokesperson added. SKH said in a Facebook post that priority will be given based on the severity of one's condition. "For non-urgent, non-critical conditions, please seek medical attention at your GP, polyclinic or a Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC). They can provide care and assist you if your condition requires an emergency visit to the hospital," it added. CGH posted similar advice on its Facebook page. "Help us save time and save lives by allowing our medical professionals to focus on critical, urgent emergencies," it said, adding that those with mild to moderate symptoms such as cough, sore throat or runny nose should visit a GP or PHPCs. Tan Tock Seng Hospital said on its website that the hospital does experience longer-than-usual wait times at its emergency department. CNA has asked the Ministry of Health (MOH) for more information about wait times and the reasons for the higher number of patients. On Tuesday, the MOH and Communicable Diseases Agency said they were monitoring a rise in COVID-19 cases. The estimated number of COVID-19 cases rose to 14,200 in the week of Apr 27 to May 3, up from 11,100 cases in the previous week. The authorities said Singapore's hospitals are currently able to manage the increase in cases.
