Singapore to roll out haze subsidies at GP clinics, polyclinics from Oct 12
Eligible Singaporeans will pay no more than S$10 for treatment of haze-related conditions, said the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health in Singapore will activate a haze subsidy scheme at Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) and polyclinics starting October 12, 2021, as air quality deteriorates due to transboundary haze from Indonesia. Eligible Singaporeans, including children, seniors, and those on certain assistance schemes, will pay no more than S$10 for treatment of haze-related conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, bronchitis, and upper respiratory tract infections.
The scheme was last activated in 2015 and aims to coordinate primary care responses and provide subsidised care during health alerts and emergencies, including haze and COVID-19.
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