Enrolment Rates to Healthier SG Programme Based on Demographic Factors, such as Gender and Race

15 Ms Mariam Jaafar asked the Minister for Health (a) whether there are differences in enrolment rates to the Healthier SG programme among eligible Singaporeans and PRs based on demographic factors, such as gender and race; and (b) if so, what are the differences.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Since the launch of Healthier SG in July this year, we have enrolled 15% of the eligible population.

Among the ethnic groups, enrolment among Chinese was 16%, which is higher than the national average of 15%, with Malays and Indians at 11%. There was no significant difference in enrolment across genders.

The Ministry of Health is working with various community groups, including the People’s Association, Singapore Indian Development Association and M³ (a collaboration among MENDAKI, MUIS and MESRA), to promote enrolment into Healthier SG.