- Healthier EAST @ SG, a comprehensive, multi-agency initiative led by SingHealth, has been inducted into the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC).
- The landmark initiative impacts over 610,000 residents in the east of Singapore through innovative health and social programmes.
- The recognition places Eastern Singapore at the forefront of a global healthy ageing movement alongside 1,700 cities worldwide.
SINGAPORE, Sept. 19, 2025 -- SingHealth marked a milestone achievement as Healthier EAST @ SG, its comprehensive multi-agency initiative in Singapore's Eastern region, gained membership to the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC). This announcement was made at the opening ceremony of the eighth SingHealth Duke-NUS Scientific Congress 2025, where Mr Heng Swee Keat, Chairman, National Research Foundation, as the Guest of Honour, commemorated this accomplishment alongside representatives from over 10 partner organisations and agencies, including the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the People's Association.
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