SGThe article discusses a growing trend of physiotherapists in Singapore moving from the public sector to the private sector, with nearly one-third now working in private facilities. According to the Allied Health Professions Council’s 2025 annual report, the percentage of physiotherapists in the private sector rose from 25.5% in 2021 to 31.1% in 2025, while the public sector's share dropped from 42.2% to 38.3%. Despite this shift, the absolute number of physiotherapists in the public sector increased by 176 over the same period. The Ministry of Health stated there is no cap on where physiotherapists can work and is planning to increase training intake to address potential future shortages. Public sector employers also noted no immediate impact on services, though concerns remain about the long-term implications for subsidized physiotherapy access.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on workforce trends without overtly favoring either the public or private sector. It includes quotes from multiple stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and professional associations, and does not take a clear ideological stance. The framing remains neutral
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): Factuality is high as the article cites specific statistics from a reliable source (Allied Health Professions Council’s 2025 annual report) and provides context on trends in physiotherapist employment. Objectivity is slightly lower due to the speculative nature of the final sentence about potential
