Abuse and harassment reports of healthcare workers rise in Singapore
Public healthcare institutions in Singapore recorded 4,200 cases of abuse and harassment in 2025, up from 2,200 in 2023. A tripartite framework has been implemented to provide staff with training and support, with authorities emphasizing that abuse is not an acceptable part of the job.
Why it matters
This highlights the systemic efforts to address the rising trend of workplace violence in the healthcare sector through policy and training.
In 2025, the total number of abuse and harassment cases reported in the public healthcare sector rose to 4,200, up from 2,200 in 2023.
Listen Summarise Cases of abuse and harassment against healthcare workers in Singapore's public healthcare sector nearly doubled from 2,200 in 2023 to 4,200 in 2025, with a fraction of cases reported to the Police. A tripartite framework was launched in 2023 to define abuse, classify severity, and guide actions, leading to staff protection measures and training in de-escalation and self-defence. Surveys show over 90% of healthcare workers feel supported in reporting abuse, and ongoing efforts aim to sustain a safe, respectful environment for all healthcare staff and patients. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Abuse and harassment cases reported in the public healthcare sector have nearly doubled over two years. Serious cases reported to the police accounted for 13% of them.
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