CURRENT TRAINING CERTIFICATION TOWARDS LIFESTYLE MEDICINE COMPETENCIES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

NOTICE PAPER NO. 223

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 4 NOVEMBER 2025

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Ms Mariam Jaafar

MP for Sembawang GRC

Question No. 551

To ask 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.

Answer

1            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.