On Saturday, July 8, 2023, Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong launched the Healthier SG roadshow together with Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. Since registration for Healthier SG opened, more than 67,000 people have registered for Healthier SG, which is Singapore’s preventative care strategy. During the launch of Singapore’s preventative care strategy, Ong Ye Kung caught up on the sidelines of Healthier SG’s first roadshow held at Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park. When the Prime Minister opened the event at which he was the guest of honour, more than 67,000 people signed up, an unprecedented record by the Singaporean people for this preventative care strategy. Please proceed to this page and continue reading this article for more details.
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The Minister of Health said that it has only been a few days, but every day we are seeing around 4,000 sign ups. So I’ll say there’s some cadence, some momentum, but it’s a long ride. People who are 60 and over 60 have been registering since July 5. People eligible for Healthier SG will receive an SMS from the Ministry of Health to enroll. It’s only been a few days, but every day we’re seeing around 4,000 enrolled. So I will say there is some cadence, some momentum, but it’s a long journey through the HealthHub app. Learn more about this preventive care strategy in the next section. Scroll down the page.
People eligible for Healthier SG can choose between a polyclinic or a clinic and can also get an appointment for their free consultation. People who registered with this strategy include people with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes who have registered with GPs (general practitioners) since May. In 2022, Healthier SG announced that its goal was to empower physicians to help people take charge of their health. Residents and family doctors draw up a health plan that includes regular checkups and lifestyle changes.
People registered with Healthier SG will get a free annual checkup and recommended flu shots. In addition, the cost of the drug will be reduced for people who signed up with Healthier SG, encouraging them to stay with a family doctor. Health Minister Mr. Ong said: “Registration is only the first step. After that, they have to show up for the first date, and after that, they have to follow up. We hope that within the next year or two, we will be able to enroll most of those who are in the crosshairs.”
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