SINGAPORE, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- As part of a broader multi-ministry health initiative launched on Tuesday, Singapore will roll out personalized Health Plans for children in Primary 1 to 3, starting in 2025.
Each child will receive a Health Plan that includes a lifestyle prescription, health screening results, vaccination records, and referrals to healthcare services if needed, according to a joint statement by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Social and Family Development.
At the start of the school year, parents will receive a pre-screening lifestyle questionnaire to gather information about their child's habits.
Healthcare personnel will engage with each student to discuss potential lifestyle changes based on their health status, habits, and areas identified for improvement in the questionnaire.
After the screening, parents can access their child's Health Plan and explore additional resources, including healthy living tips and personalized recommendations.
The Ministry of Health is also introducing a new Childhood Health Behaviours Checklist to identify children at risk of developmental delays who may require early intervention.
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education are working with healthcare clusters to make healthier food options more appealing in school canteens and expand the variety of healthy recipes available.
These measures are part of Grow Well SG, a new national health promotion strategy launched by the three ministries.
The initiative focuses on promoting healthier lifestyles and preventive care for children, with an emphasis on improved nutrition, sleep habits, learning experiences, and physical activity.
The initiative's target includes children aged 12 and under, with plans to extend to older age groups in the future. ■
