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Health Promotion Board
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Agency overview
Formed 1 April 2001; 23 years ago (2001-04-01)
Jurisdiction Singapore
Headquarters 3 Second Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168937
Agency executives
  • Philip Lee, Chairman
  • Tay Choon Hong, CEO
Parent agency Ministry of Health

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Health of the Government of Singapore. It was established in 2001 to act as the main driver for national health promotion and disease prevention programmes.

School Health Programmes

  • Student Health Centre and Student Dental Centre
  • Healthy Meals in School Programme

Workplace Health Programmes

  • Workplace Outreach Wellness Package

Healthy Food & Dining Programmes

  • Healthier Choice Symbol Programme
  • Healthier Dining Programme
  • Eat, Drink, Shop Healthy Challenge

Physical Activity Programmes

  • National Steps Challenge
  • MOVE IT! Workouts
  • Lose to Win

Preventive Health Programmes

  • Screen For Life
  • Smoking Cessation Programme

See also

  • Healthcare in Singapore
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