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Closure of Cavenagh Slip Road

Due to the North-South Corridor (NSC) construction, the Cavenagh slip road will be closed from 20 June 2026. KKH@Halifax remains accessible via alternative routes. Click here for more information.

Genomic Medicine

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Our Genomic Medicine specialises in care for families and individuals of all ages who have or are at risk of a genetic disorder or birth defect. We extend comprehensive clinical services for the detection of genetic conditions and risk of birth defects, medical care for children with genetic disorders, as well as counselling for patients and their families diagnosed with genetic conditions.

DNA Laboratory

Our DNA laboratory offers services for DNA testing for diagnosis of genetic conditions.

Accredited with SAC-SINGLAS, the laboratory carries out DNA testing for conditions such as thalassaemia, Fragile X syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, myotonic dystrophy, Huntington disease, spinocerebellar atrophy, Prader-Willi syndrome & Angelman syndrome. Chromosome microarray analysis (CMA) is also available for postnatal samples.

For more information about DNA Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, please click here.

Range of Services:

  • Genetic Counselling
  • Biochemical Genetics Services
  • Screening and counselling for Thalassaemia
  • Diagnosis and Counselling for Chromosomal Abnormalities
  • Dysmorphology (Congenital Abnormalities / Birth Defects)
  • Prenatal Counselling
  • Molecular Genetic Testing

Contact information

Genetics Eduation for physicians

A joint education programme developed by Genetics Service, Department of Paediatrics, KKH, and SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of PRecIsion Medicine (PRISM).

Click here for more information.

 

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KKH Project ARIF takes root in Singapore’s family support ecosystem
Patient Care KKH Project ARIF takes root in Singapore’s family support ecosystem Now a permanent part of the Bersamamu ecosystem, Project ARIF provides holistic support to Muslim couples from marriage to parenthood, combining religious, medical and social care to drive positive care-seeking behaviours in families. Since 2020, it has supported over 12,000 individuals, and trained over 120 marriage solemnisers and mosque personnel.
17 Jun 2026 | Special Delivery Read Story
Announcements KKH and the COGS launch guidelines to address Singapore’s preterm birth rates KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) and the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (COGS) today launched the first comprehensive update to Singapore's Guidelines on the Management of Preterm Birth.
17 Apr 2026 Read Story
Announcements KKH and NUH’s National University Centre for Trauma call for urgent moves to curb road traffic injuries KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) and National University Centre for Trauma at the National University Hospital (NUH), in collaboration with the Traffic Police (TP) and Land Transport Authority (LTA), are urgently calling for collective efforts to curb the increase in road traffic accidents. The National Injury Prevention Conference (NIPC) 2026 will explore these safety priorities, as well as the prevention of child and workplace injuries.
02 Apr 2026 Read Story
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