He urged more people to sign up for the programme, as it can help to lower their healthcare costs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Some 300,000 people would have enrolled for the Healthier SG preventive health programme by Sunday, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung as he gave an update on the national initiative.
is meant for those aged 40 and above. Those enrolled will work with their family doctors to come up with a health plan that includes lifestyle changes and regular check-ups. The aim is to sign up one million people by 2024.announced during the National Day Rally in August,Age Well SG will provide activities near residential areas to encourage interaction among the elderly as they exercise and look after their health, he added.
Some 1,900 participants and 50 organisations, including the Agency for Integrated Care, Youth Corps Singapore and Canberra Secondary School, took part in the event organised by Blossom Seeds, which provides care for seniors.Madam Mui Pi Kon participated in the walk with other seniors with mobility issues, helped by volunteers pushing their wheelchairs. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG