Singapore activates healthcare support measures as haze worsens

Singapore has activated the Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) Scheme and the Haze Subsidy Scheme (HSS) to assist residents with their haze-related medical needs, starting from October 12. The Health Ministry (MOH) announced that participating clinics and all polyclinics will offer affordable care to children, the elderly, and lower- to middle-income Singaporeans.

Eligible individuals can receive treatment for conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and upper respiratory tract infections, among others. Public Assistance cardholders will have fully subsidised 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.

As of Sunday, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) across Singapore remained at unhealthy levels, ranging from 115 to 151, with the central region recording the highest PSI of 149.

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