Ministry of Health of the Republic of Singapore
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Singapore
05/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2026 03:27
INTRODUCTION OF STANDARDISED MALNUTRITION SCREENING AT POLYCLINICS AND ACTIVE AGEING CENTRES
NOTICE PAPER NO. 818
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 5 MAY 2026
Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Ms Elysa Chen
MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC
Question No. 1456
To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health in respect of recent media reports that about 40 percent of hospitalised patients aged 65 and above were at risk of malnutrition in 2025, (a) whether the Ministry will introduce standardised malnutrition screening at all polyclinics and Active Ageing Centres; and (b) if so, what timeline is envisaged for this.
Answer
The answer to Question No. 31 will be addressed together with similar questions filed by the Member at a subsequent sitting.
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