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Communicable Diseases Agency
Press Releases

CDA Statement: Update on TB Screening Exercise in Bedok

4 May 2026

  1. As of 4 May 2026, 6pm, 541 individuals have been screened for tuberculosis (TB) at Heartbeat@Bedok. An additional 167 individuals were screened at SATA CommHealth Bedok Clinic on 2 May and 4 May. Amongst the 708 screened, 428 stepped forward voluntarily for screening, while 280 were in the mandatory group.

  2. Following strong public response, the Communicable Diseases Agency will extend TB screening at Heartbeat@Bedok for another day, until 8 May 2026. The extension will allow an additional 500 individuals to be screened, with slots prioritised for tenants and workers of Heartbeat@Bedok, Block 216 Bedok Food Centre & Market and Singapore Pools Bedok Betting Centre as screening is mandatory for them.

  3. In addition to Heartbeat@Bedok, individuals can also make appointments for screening at SATA CommHealth Bedok Clinic or the National Tuberculosis Screening Centre. Screening at these locations is available from 4 May to 5 June 2026, and is also free of charge.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AGENCY

4 MAY 2026

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