Such a community-centric strategy is complemented by broader efforts to build health promoting ecosystems through strong public-people-private sector collaborations. At the same time, HPB has also nurtured an army of Health Ambassadors working on the ground to inspire their fellow Singaporeans to live healthily. These strategies have been pivotal in the success of its many health promotion efforts. This year, we will be launching a Healthy Lifestyle Index and healthyMEtv to give Singaporeans access to their own virtual healthy lifestyle personal coach, while the Healthy Shopper Programme has been developed with leading supermarket chains, so that affordable healthier food choices are within easy reach.
However, HPB cannot do this alone and I am happy to report that over the past year, more than 4, Singaporeans have stepped forward to join our growing Health Ambassador Network.
They have given us valuable insights into how our programmes can be better designed, but more importantly they have also been part of our implementation so that we co-create a healthier future together. The Healthy Lifestyle Index is the first tool of its kind to be rolled out nation-wide in the world.
The index seeks to assess the overall health behaviour of the participant and is developed to provide advice and recommendations on appropriate HPB programmes to support the individual participant and help improve health behaviours. To strengthen health literacy in Singapore, healthyMEtv promises a free one-stop digital channel to view programmes on wellbeing and learn about healthy living.
Available on demand and around the clock via any internet connected device, programming will range from short videos on a range of medical conditions to tips on exercise, healthy eating and relaxation.
The channel is the first digital health channel in the Asia-Pacific region and boasts a team of inspiring and energetic TV presenters including Darren Lim and Nikki Muller and well-being experts Kristy Curtis and Dr. Robert Sloan. To round out the new initiatives, the Healthy Shopper programme is aimed at helping Singaporeans make the healthier choice in food and ingredients when grocery shopping.
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