2024年3月6日，新加坡衛生部高級政務次長拉哈尤·瑪贊女士關於生育檢查的發言。
以下內容為新加坡眼根據國會英文資料翻譯整理：
我們之前已經回答了黃國光先生關於生育檢查的問題。生育檢查只針對有醫學指示的夫婦提供，因為目前沒有證據表明普通人群需要進行早期生育檢查。在我們的公立專科門診，這些夫婦可以享有高達70%的生育檢查補貼。有經濟困難的人也可以申請保健基金計劃獲得幫助。此舉可為有需要的人士提供更有針對性的支援，同時保障保健基金計劃也能應付其他需要，公積金的繳費率對所有人都合理。
共同資助也適用於在公立輔助生殖中心接受體外人工受精（IVF）的人群。這些公立中心目前有足夠的接待能力，利用率約為61%。目前，如果您願意接受我們的任何IVF專家的諮詢，可以在公立輔助生殖中心預約一周內的第一次諮詢。
針對黃國光先生的建議，我們不建議夫婦在IVF周期失敗後更換提供者，因為這會破壞醫生與患者之間的關係，並可能導致因反覆進行調查和評估而產生額外的費用和時間。私人和公立輔助生殖中心的IVF治療結果也是有可比性的，儘管如此，有些夫婦可能更傾向於在私人中心接受治療，我們正在審查是否將共同資助擴展到這些機構中。
對於潘群勤女士關於為冷凍卵子尋求財政支持的請求，已婚婦女在使用冷凍卵子進行輔助生殖治療時，將能夠利用共同資助和他們的保健儲蓄。這是為了援助那些已經決定要孩子但在受孕方面可能會面臨挑戰的夫婦。
我們認識到女性希望在年輕時冷凍卵子的願望。這是一種預防性措施，也許與購買私人保險並無不同，為此提供財政支援在醫療政策上是前所未有的。我們認為更好的做法是將資源集中用於幫助那些試圖懷孕但面臨困難的夫婦。
主席先生，我已經分享了支持新加坡人採取更健康的生活方式的措施。我還分享了針對少數族裔群體的有針對性支持，以及確保有需要的人能夠負擔得起，這樣所有新加坡人都可以獲得更好的健康和所需要的醫療服務。
有新加坡人的大力參與，家庭和社會的支持，我們的努力才能取得成功。我們感到鼓舞的是，許多人已採取行動，擁有更健康的生活方式，例如那些參加了健康SG計劃、改變了飲食習慣、參與了健康項目和活動的人。讓我們今天為自己和我們所愛的人選擇更健康的生活。
以下是英文質詢內容：
We have answered Mr Louis Ng's question on support for fertility screening previously. Fertility tests are offered to couples who are medically indicated as there is currently no evidence to support the need for early fertility checks for the general population. At our public specialist outpatient clinics, these couples can enjoy subsidies of up to 70% for their fertility tests. Those who face financial difficulties can also apply for MediFund for assistance. This offers more targeted support for those with needs, while safeguarding MediSave to ensure it remains adequate for other needs, or wh and keeping Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution rates reasonable for all.
Co-funding also applies to those who are undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) at public Assisted Reproduction centres. These public centres currently have sufficient capacity, with utilisation rates of about 61%. Currently, you can get an appointment at our public Assisted Reproduction centres for a first consult within a week, if you are open to seeing any of our IVF specialists.
To Mr Louis Ng's suggestion, we do not advise couples to switch providers after failed IVF cycles as it breaks the doctor-patient relationship, and may result in additional cost and time from repeated investigations and assessments. The outcomes of IVF treatments at private and public Assisted Reproduction centres are also comparable. Nonetheless, we recognise that some couples may prefer seeking treatment at private centres and are reviewing whether to extend co-funding to these settings.
To Ms Hazel Poa's ask for financial support for egg freezing, married women will be able to tap on co-funding and their MediSave when using their frozen eggs for assisted reproduction treatment. This is to support couples who have decided to have a child, but may face challenges in conceiving.
We recognise the desire for women to freeze their eggs when they are young. It is a pre-emptive step, perhaps not different from buying private insurance. Providing financial support for it will be quite unprecedented in healthcare policy. We think it is better to focus our resources to directly help couples who are trying to conceive and who face difficulties.
Mr Chairman, I have shared about broad efforts to support Singaporeans in adopting healthier lifestyles. I have also shared about the targeted support for the ethnic minority groups and ensuring affordability for those who need it more, so that all Singaporeans can achieve better health and access care that they need.
Our efforts can only succeed with the strong participation of Singaporeans and support from families and the community. We are heartened that many have stepped up and made choices to lead a healthier lifestyle today, such as those who have enrolled in Healthier SG, made the switch to healthier eating, participated in healthy programmes and activities. Let us choose better health for ourselves and our loved ones today.
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