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| World Health Organization |
| The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. |
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| World Heart Federation |
| The World Heart Federation is a nongovernmental organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland dedicated to the prevention and control of heart disease and stroke, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. It comprises 196 member societies of cardiology and heart foundations from over 100 countries covering the regions of Asia- Pacific, Europe, East Mediterranean, the Americas and Africa. |
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| International Society of Hypertension |
| The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) is committed to promoting and encouraging the advancement of scientific research and knowledge and its application to the prevention and management of heart disease and stroke in hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases around the world. |
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| American Heart Association |
| The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: “Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.” |
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| National Heart Foundation of Australia |
| The National Heart Foundation of Australia is dedicated to reducing the dreadful effects of the number of people living with, or dying from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. |
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| British Heart Foundation |
| The British Heart Foundation’s vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. |
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| Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada |
| The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy. |
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| The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand |
| The Heart Foundation is the charity that leads the fight for heart health for all New Zealanders. |
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| Singapore |
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| Cardiac Care |
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| National Heart Centre |
| National Heart Centre (NHC) of Singapore is the national referral centre for cardiovascular disease in Singapore. It provides comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative cardiac services to local and overseas patients. |
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| National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) |
| National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) brings together cardiac specialists and experts from a multitude of medical and surgical disciplines to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to the treatment of heart problems. It is also a key centre for the treatment and management of complex cardiovascular diseases. |
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| General Health |
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| Ministry of Health |
| The Ministry of Health (MOH) is responsible for providing preventive, curative and rehabilitative health services in Singapore. MOH formulates national health policies, co-ordinates the development and planning of the private and public health sectors, as well as regulates health standards. |
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| Health Promotion Board |
| Health Promotion Board (HPB) is part of the Ministry of Health and one of its aims is to empower Singaporeans to achieve optimal health throughout life. |
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| Health Xchange – Singapore’s 1st Interactive Health & Lifestyle Portal |
| Developed by SingHealth, Singapore largest healthcare group, you will find comprehensive, relevant and trusted health and medical information for Singaporeans and the Asian community. This includes advice for healthy living everyday – from diet and nutrition, fitness and exercises to managing chronic illnesses. Plus, an interactive platform to share your health concerns, as well as ‘Ask the Specialists’ from SingHealth on your various medical concerns. |
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| Nutrition |
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| Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association |
| Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA) is a professional organisation for dieticians and nutritionists. Founded in 1984, the mission of the SNDA is to provide direction and leadership for quality dietetic and nutrition practice, education and research; to promote health and to improve the nutritional status of the people. |
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| Exercise |
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| Singapore Sports Council |
| One of the main corporate objectives of the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) is to promote sports as a way of life among Singaporeans by encouraging regular participation in sports and fitness activities in collaboration with various agencies. |
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| Professional Bodies |
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| Singapore Medical Council |
| The Singapore Medical Council (SMC), a statutory board under the Ministry of Health, maintains the Register of Medical Practitioners in Singapore, administers the compulsory continuing medical education (CME) programme and also governs and regulates the professional conduct and ethics of registered medical practitioners. |
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| Singapore Cardiac Society |
| A society of practising cardiologists in Singapore, from both private and public institutions, who wish to contribute to the cardiovascular health of the general public in Singapore. |
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| Singapore Hypertension Society |
| The Singapore Hypertension Society (SHS) plays an important role in organising clinical meetings, seminars and conventions to advance the practice of hypertension management. It also advocate research and publication of medical and scientific works on hypertension as well as promoting regional and international co-operation in the study of hypertension. |
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| Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore |
| The Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS) is the professional organisation representing pharmacists in Singapore. |
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| Singapore Association of Social Workers |
| The Singapore Association of Social Workers is a professional body of Social Workers residing and working in Singapore. |
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| Singapore Nurses Association |
| Founded in July 1957, Singapore Nurses Association’s main objective is to work towards recognising and enhancing the professional contributions of nurses. |
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| Singapore Physiotherapy Association |
| The mission of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association (SPA) is to establish and uphold the standards of practice and enhance the delivery of physiotherapy service by promoting continuing education, research and awareness of physiotherapy locally, regionally and internationally. |
