Palliative care is set to be introduced earlier for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease in Singapore, aiming to reach over 5,260 patients over four years.
Palliative care is set to be introduced earlier for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease . The programme aims to reach more than 5,260 patients in Singapore over four years.
Philanthropic organisation Lien Foundation, which is contributing S$9 million, said this will enhance a patient's care journey by ensuring that plans address not only medical needs, but functional, emotional and psychological well-being. Chronic kidney disease affects 14% of Singaporeans and is projected to reach one in four by 2035. Natalie Ong reports. Palliative care is set to be introduced earlier for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.
The programme aims to reach more than 5,260 patients in Singapore over four years. Philanthropic organisation Lien Foundation, which is contributing S$9 million, said this will enhance a patient's care journey by ensuring that plans address not only medical needs, but functional, emotional and psychological well-being. Chronic kidney disease affects 14% of Singaporeans and is projected to reach one in four by 2035. Natalie Ong reports. News Video Reports
Please follow us on Google to support us Palliative Care Chronic Kidney Disease Singapore
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric Review: A Grandiose Giant with Hysterical PerformanceThe Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe Electric combines a sleek coupe-like silhouette with the practicality of an SUV, delivering staggering electric performance and premium luxury. With up to 850 kW and 1,500 Nm on overboost, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds despite weighing over 3.2 tonnes. Advanced aerodynamics and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus ensure agility and stability, while the high-tech cabin offers space, comfort and cutting-edge displays. This electric giant is a paradox that thrills drivers and caters to families alike.
Read more »
U.S. Commerce Department Moves to Close AI Chip Export Loophole to ChinaThe U.S. Department of Commerce issued guidance to enforce license requirements for advanced AI chips exported to Chinese-headquartered entities, even if located abroad, aiming to prevent indirect shipments to Chinese AI firms via subsidiaries in third countries like Malaysia.
Read more »
Nvidia Unveils Revolutionary RTX Spark Chip for AI-Powered Windows Laptops at Computex 2026Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announces RTX Spark, a groundbreaking laptop chip that integrates CPU and GPU for advanced AI processing, challenging Intel, AMD, and Apple in the PC market at Computex 2026 in Taipei.
Read more »
Novel Pill Extends Life of Patients with Advanced Pancreatic CancerResearchers report a significant increase in survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer after taking a novel pill called daraxonrasib, which blocks a mutated protein that fuels tumour growth.
Read more »