28 April, 2017
On 18 April 2017, Minister for Health, Mr. Gan Kim Yong announced the Ministry's plans to build an integrated healthcare campus in Woodlands. These plans would form part of Singapore's Healthcare 2020 masterplan to fulfill the healthcare needs of Singaporeans.
Also, they would be especially crucial in addressing population ageing, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and the shortages of manpower in the healthcare services industry in recent years.
Scheduled to commence its operations in phases from 2022 onwards, the campus will not only provide 2,400 hospital beds in total, but also fully integrate long term care facilities, a community hospital, and an acute hospital in one location.
This would facilitate better integration of care and allow patients to transit without hassle between facilities based on their healthcare needs.
Additionally, the campus will be equipped with IT innovations, automation, and smart technology which may include the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics. These developments would help to extend the outreach of healthcare professionals in the community.
More details can be found in the Minister's speech here.
For further information, please contact:
Andy Leck, Principal, Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow
andy.leck@bakermckenzie.com
