One person has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) following the completion of a screening exercise at Bedok Central, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026). The individual has started treatment and is reported to be doing well. After completing treatment, the patient will no longer be infectious.
The screening was conducted as a precautionary measure after a previous case was detected in the area. Health authorities have not disclosed further details about the patient's identity or specific location within Bedok Central.
CDA officials emphasized that the risk of transmission remains low, and close contacts have been identified and offered preventive therapy. The agency continues to monitor the situation.
