How Everyday Actions Helped NTFGH Halve Healthcare-Associated Infections
In healthcare, preparedness does not begin during an outbreak. It is built every day through the habits, vigilance and commitment of every staff member.
The latest National Healthcare-Associated Infections Point Prevalence Survey (HAI-PPS) demonstrates the impact of these collective efforts. In 2025, NTFGH recorded a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevalence of 7.2%, representing a 50.5% reduction from 14.6% in the previous survey cycle. This performance also surpassed the national prevalence of 9.2%, which recorded a 30.3% reduction from the previous cycle.
Results from the Third National Point Prevalence Survey (2025) for Ng Teng Fong General Hospital prepared by the National Infection Control and Healthcare Epidemiology
(NICHE) Division, Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA)
Our Community Hospital also performed strongly in the 2024 survey, recording the lowest HAIs prevalence of 1.3% (National: 5.6%) amongst all Community Hospitals (CH) surveyed.
Results from the National Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) (2024) for Jurong Community Hospital (JCH) prepared by National Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology (NICHE), Communicable Disease Agency (CDA)
To understand the significance of this achievement and the work behind the results, we spoke with Adj Asst Prof Surinder Pada, Head of the Department of Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology (DIPHE).
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While this achievement is worth celebrating, it is ultimately the result of a shared commitment across the JurongHealth Campus community, staff who contribute to managing infection risks through the work they do.
The HAI-PPS results are a powerful reminder that infection prevention is a collective effort, and every staff member plays a vital role. Together, by remaining vigilant, embracing innovation and upholding high standards of care, we can continue building a safer and more resilient healthcare system for all.