“More than six in ten are nurses (those who were granted PR status), and the remainder include doctors, allied health professionals, and other healthcare workers,” said the Minister for Health, Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE — According to the Ministry of Health , an average of 1,200 foreign healthcare workers were granted permanent resident status each year over the last five years. The Minister for Health, Ong Ye Kung, provided this information in response to a question posed by Dr Tan Wu Meng, a member of parliament from Jurong GRC, who filed the parliamentary question on Monday, Jul 3.
In a written reply, Minister Ong stated, “More than six in ten are nurses , and the remainder include doctors, allied health professionals, and other healthcare workers. In the past year, more nurses were granted PR status, in recognition of the essential role they played in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and in preparation to support Singapore’s growing healthcare needs.”
“Foreign healthcare workers are an integral part of our healthcare system, and for those who become valued members of our healthcare community and demonstrate commitment to Singapore, we have been and are prepared to grant them Permanent Resident status,” added the written reply by MOH. The Minister responded, expressing his appreciation for the valuable contribution made by senior healthcare workers. He emphasised the importance of these experienced individuals sharing their expertise and knowledge with the next generation of healthcare workers through mentorship and education.
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