More than 1,000 general practitioner (GP) clinics will be operational during the Chinese New Year period in 2025, as announced by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (Jan 27).
“Members of the public, including children, who feel unwell during the festive period are encouraged to visit their GP or a 24-hour clinic for minor conditions,” said MOH in a media release.
Out of the 1,115 GP clinics scheduled to be open during Chinese New Year, 17 will remain accessible 24 hours a day from Jan 28 to Jan 30. MOH emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention promptly for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions, advising individuals to utilize services such as the Alexandria Hospital urgent care centre, UCC @ Admiralty, and the National University Hospital’s UCC @ Bukit Panjang for such cases.
The MOH also highlighted the significance of channeling serious or life-threatening emergencies, such as chest pain, breathlessness, and uncontrollable bleeding, to hospital accident and emergency departments.
“To ensure that the 995 Emergency Medical Services can provide swift conveyance for those with emergency conditions, those who are not experiencing life-threatening emergencies should refrain from calling 995,” the ministry added.
For more detailed information regarding the operating hours of specific GP clinics during Chinese New Year, individuals can refer to the GPGoWhere website maintained by the Ministry of Health. Remember, making appointments or contacting clinics before visiting is advised to ensure efficient healthcare access.
