The hospitals currently have various non-healthcare-related services such as retail shops and food courts within their premises. Will these establishments be required to write to MOH to seek approval to be located within the premises of the hospital?
Healthcare Services (General) Regulations, Licensed premises,licensed conveyances & equipment
The hospital licensees will have to seek MOH’s approval for the co-location of such non-healthcare related services (such as retail shops, convenience stores or food courts) and this will be given on a standing basis.
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