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A viral TikTok by Singaporean chef and F&B operator Jason Chua has sparked online debate about public healthcare.In his video on July 7, Chua described his father's experience at Changi General Hospital's (CGH) Accident and Emergency (A&E) department.Man's account of father's 16-hour wait for ward bed at CGH sparks debate over bed crunch
A viral TikTok by Singaporean chef and F&B operator Jason Chua has sparked online debate about public healthcare.In his video on July 7, Chua described his father's experience at Changi General Hospital's (CGH) Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. He had taken his father to the A&E at 7am, after the latter experienced shortness of breath and cold sweats. At around 9pm that same day, some 14 hours later, his father was still waiting for a ward bed in the emergency department.Chua said he suggested bringing his father home and returning the next morning, but claimed that hospital staff did not allow this.«Is there any nurse or who can tell me why does it take so long?» Chua said in the video.He updated later that night that his father was warded at 11.36pm.Not the only oneSince posting his video, netizens have shared similar experiences of waiting at the A&E departments of various hospitals. Read more











