St Luke’s Hospital plans major expansion to serve aging population
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St Luke’s Hospital in Singapore launched a fundraising campaign to collect $50 million over five years, intending to renovate its Bukit Batok campus, increase healthcare services, and improve staff training.
The hospital aims to add over 60 inpatient palliative care beds by 2028, expanding support for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Additionally, the new Alexandra Hospital campus will add 80 more palliative care beds by 2030, further strengthening Singapore’s capacity to care for this population.
Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing attended the hospital’s fundraising gala and highlighted the importance of developing new care models for Singapore’s increasingly aging society, where over 21 percent of citizens are 65 or older. He emphasized the need to move beyond traditional home and institutional care, exploring innovative approaches to meet diverse needs.
Tan Boon Yeow, the hospital’s chief executive, explained that St Luke’s envisions becoming both a healthcare provider and a care coordinator, expanding capacity and connecting care across different settings. Khoo Teng Cheong, the hospital chairman, noted that the hospital has been certified as a “Great Place To Work” for four consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to supporting its staff.
