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Current Training Certification towards Lifestyle Medicine Competencies for Healthcare Professionals

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28 Ms Mariam Jaafar asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health what training or certification pathways currently exist or are being developed for healthcare professionals to gain competencies in lifestyle medicine.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: The promotion of good lifestyle habits, such as encouraging healthy eating habits and regular physical activity, are part of the core learning outcomes for healthcare students in general, such as those in medical and nursing programmes.