SINGAPORE: KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital has unveiled an ambitious plan comprising 15 innovative programmes to improve population health and address declining fertility rates in Singapore.
The initiatives, supported by philanthropic partners, represent a significant investment of over S$30 million.This initiative is focused on promoting metabolic wellness within families and aims to mitigate new health risks that could exacerbate existing metabolic disorders in children.Another vital programme introduced is the Preterm Pregnancy Prevention Programme.
A significant component of this programme is the establishment of a national database that will allow for thorough monitoring of women at risk for preterm complications, thereby enhancing care and intervention strategies.Additionally, KKH is advancing maternal care through the Community Midwifery Programme, developed under the KKH-led Maternal and Child Health Research Institute .
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