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Singapore: Healthcare Regulatory and Enforcement Functions to Move From MOH to HSA – August/September 2026

Singapore: Healthcare Regulatory and Enforcement Functions to Move From MOH to HSA – August/September 2026

  • 2026-09-21 03:51:16

Singapore will progressively consolidate healthcare regulatory functions under the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), with functions currently performed by the Ministry of Health's (MOH) Health Regulation Group and subsequently the Secretariat of healthcare Professional Boards to be transferred to HSA. The transition will take place in two phases by the end of 2026 and 2027, respectively, as part of Singapore's move towards a more integrated healthcare regulatory system.

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SINGAPORE: HSA responds to consultation on proposed AI-SaMD licensing and registration exemption for selected public healthcare entities – February/March 2026

SINGAPORE: HSA responds to consultation on proposed AI-SaMD licensing and registration exemption for selected public healthcare entities – February/March 2026

  • 2026-04-02 01:20:01

Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has responded to feedback from its public consultation on a proposed regulatory sandbox that exempts selected low‑risk artificial intelligence software as a medical device (AI‑SaMD) from manufacturer licensing and product registration requirements under controlled conditions. The sandbox aims to balance regulatory oversight and innovation by allowing public healthcare institutions to develop and deploy AI tools for non‑critical medical conditions while collecting real‑world insights to inform future regulatory frameworks.

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[QT Analysis] Singapore: Gateway to ASEAN Healthcare Opportunities – September, 2020

[QT Analysis] Singapore: Gateway to ASEAN Healthcare Opportunities – September, 2020

  • 2020-09-15 06:44:21

Singapore remains one of the most important medical device hubs in the Asian region, growing to be on par with developed first world nations. With the medical technology industry being one of the major driving forces for the country’s booming economy, in this edition of QT Analysis, we delve deep into the reasons why it is a MedTech Giant in Asia and how you shouldn’t miss out on the great business opportunities it offers.

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