Introduction of Standardised Malnutrition Screening at Polyclinics and Active Ageing Centres

31 Ms Elysa Chen asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health in respect of recent media reports that about 40 percent of hospitalised patients aged 65 and above were at risk of malnutrition in 2025, (a) whether the Ministry will introduce standardised malnutrition screening at all polyclinics and Active Ageing Centres; and (b) if so, what timeline is envisaged for this.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: The answer to Question No 31 will be addressed together with similar questions filed by the Member at a subsequent sitting. [Please refer to "Incorporating Dental Screening and Malnutrition Risk Assessment into Healthier SG", Official Report, 6 May 2026, Vol 96, Issue 30, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]