Singapore activates haze medical air schemes

Singapore has activated two medical air schemes to assist residents dealing with the effects of the current haze, according to the New Straits Times. The Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) Scheme and the Haze Subsidy Scheme (HSS) will come into effect from October 12, offering affordable care for haze-related conditions for children, the elderly, and lower to middle-income Singaporeans.

The Health Ministry (MOH) stated that all Singapore Citizens will be eligible for the HSS at polyclinics, with conditions covered including allergic rhinitis, asthma, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, upper respiratory tract infections, and their complications. Public Assistance cardholders will benefit from fully subsidized treatment, while Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation seniors will pay no more than S$5, and other eligible Singapore citizens will pay no more than S$10.

Air quality in Singapore remains at unhealthy levels, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) ranging from 115 to 151.

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