Ministry of Health (Singapore)

Ministry of Health (Singapore)

The Ministry of Health (Singapore) (MOH) is a government agency in Singapore responsible for national public health matters. The MOH's mission is to promote good health and reduce illness, ensure access to good and affordable healthcare, and pursue medical excellence.

Pronunciation

Ministry of Health (Singapore): /ˈmɪnɪstri ɒv hɛlθ (sɪŋɡəˈpɔːr)/

Etymology

The term "Ministry of Health" is derived from the Latin word "ministerium", meaning "service", and the Old English word "hǣlth", meaning "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well". The term "Singapore" is derived from the Malay word "Singapura", which is itself derived from Sanskrit (सिंहपुर, IAST: Siṃhapura), meaning "Lion City".

Related Terms

• Public health
• Healthcare in Singapore
• Government of Singapore
• Health Promotion Board
• National Healthcare Group
• SingHealth

See Also

• Ministry of Health (Malaysia)
• Ministry of Health (Indonesia)
• Ministry of Health (Thailand)

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