Why isn't healthcare free in Singapore? | Burning questions with DPM Gan and Health Minister Ong

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/yYw1rX7J4p8 Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung sat down with The Straits Times to answer some healthcare-related questions. READ MORE: https://str.sg/jtbg Related content Healthcare spending could hit $30 billion a year by 2030: Ong Ye Kung https://str.sg/Keu8 Why is Singapore 'Blue Zone 2.0'? https://youtu.be/D-x7IbIPZ_4 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Who Pays for Singapore's Healthcare? 1:16 - The "Goat's Hair" & Healthcare Costs 1:43 - Global Healthcare: Access vs. Affordability 2:01 - How Payment Affects Healthcare Costs 2:20 - Rewarding Healthy Habits 3:04 - Nutri-Grade Labeling's Impact 3:34 - Why Healthcare Costs Rise 4:29 - A Dynamic caused by Insurance 5:16 - The "Buffet Syndrome" in Healthcare 5:49 - Understanding IP Riders 6:41 - Healthier SG: Focus on Prevention 6:57 - The Role of Your Family Doctor 7:55 - Supporting Seniors: Active Ageing Centres Follow The Straits Times on YouTube: https://str.sg/ytsub Turn on notifications 🔔 to stay updated. -------------------- WEBSITE ➤ https://www.straitstimes.com WHATSAPP ➤ https://str.sg/whatsapp TIKTOK ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@straitstimes INSTAGRAM ➤ https://www.instagram.com/straits_times FACEBOOK ➤ https://www.facebook.com/TheStraitsTimes TWITTER ➤ https://twitter.com/straits_times TELEGRAM ➤ https://t.me/TheStraitsTimes PODCASTS ➤ https://str.sg/stpodcasts #healthiersg #healthcare #singapore #straitstimes @MOHSingapore ​