Singapore Democrats, 22 May 2013
As the world moves towards universal healthcare, Singapore is being left behind. At the 66th World Health Assembly which is currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called for governments to adopt universal health care policies.
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong is reported to be in attendance at the Assembly. The PAP Government has till now refused to make healthcare in Singapore universal, that is, available to all regardless of financial status.
At the opening of the Assembly, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said: "We must keep moving towards universal health coverage, so all people can have access to the health services they need without suffering financial hardship.” Full story
