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Current hikes in healthcare spending not sustainable: Gan Kim Yong

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Published Wed, Mar 6, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SINGAPORE is pumping in more money than ever on healthcare, but raising spending at current rates is becoming unsustainable.

    In the end, the most effective way to keep healthcare affordable is to stay healthy, as unhealthy lifestyles are taking a toll on the system and affecting the quality of life as Singapore ages.

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