Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question

Specialised Mental Health and Whistle-blowing Support for Healthcare Workers

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34 Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health (a) what avenues of specialised mental health support are available to healthcare workers; (b) for each year from 2019 to 2021, how many healthcare workers have sought mental health support through these channels; and (c) what avenues do healthcare workers have for whistle-blowing or to raise their concerns for the mental well-being and safety of themselves or their colleagues.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: This question has been addressed by the written reply to Question Nos 36 to 38 for oral answer on the Order Paper for 10 January 2022. [Please refer to "Supporting Mental Well-being of Healthcare Professionals amidst COVID-19 Pandemic and Preventing Burn-out", Official Report, 10 January 2022, Vol 95, Issue 44, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]