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Last updated 31 October 2024

1. Watchlist

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is committed to ensuring that the public receives safe, affordable, accessible and good quality healthcare.

2. Healthcare services regulation and licensing

The Healthcare Services Act was enacted to regulate the delivery of various healthcare services in Singapore.

3. Healthcare Professionals Regulation

In Singapore, the registration of healthcare professionals is managed by the various Professional Boards. These boards determine the appropriate standards healthcare professionals would need to abide by.

4. Health products and medical device regulation

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) regulates health products in Singapore, such as medicines, cell therapies and medical devices, under the Health Products and Medicines Acts.

5. Health information protection

The Health Information Bill mandates all licensed healthcare providers to contribute to the National Electronic Health Record for improved care.

6. Management of biological agents and toxins

The Biological Agents and Toxins Act was enacted to govern biological agents and microbial toxins that are hazardous to human health.

7. Regulation of human biomedical research

The Human Biomedical Research Act was enacted to clarify responsibilities in human biomedical research to prioritise participant safety and welfare.

8. Emerging regulatory policy issues

Learn about how MOH tackles new regulatory challenges in healthcare.

9. Regulatory sandbox

The Licensing Experimentation and Adaptation Programme (LEAP) by MOH supports innovative healthcare services through regulatory sandboxes.