National Heart Week/World Heart Day 2022

In the last decade, the prevalence of high blood cholesterol has seen an alarming increase in Singapore, from 25.2% in 2010 to 39.1% in 2020. It is the second most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a silent killer with no warning signs. Set against this backdrop, National Heart Week/World Heart Day (NHW/WHD) 2022 was aimed at activating the public to take steps to lower blood cholesterol.

Dr Janil Puthucheary (second from right), Senior Minister of State for Health and Communications and Information, graced the event at Our Tampines Hub as the Guest of Honour.

The two-day community roadshow, held on 17 and 18 Sep, kickstarted with a drumming performance by the Healthy Heart Support Group – a peer support group for heart clients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation at SHF’s Heart Wellness Centres.

Event attendees took away cholesterol-related information from the exhibition and health talks by cardiologists, physiotherapist and our dietitian.

Over 60 people were awarded a two-year CPR+AED certification through our free CPR+AED Certification Courses, while others had a go at chest compressions on the manikin at the CPR Self-Learning Kiosk.

Trendy exercises suitable for all ages were introduced to the public to excite them in getting active for their hearts.

Go Red for World Heart Day: 24 iconic landmarks in Singapore lit up in a symbolic red on 29 Sep in support of World Heart Day. The public also joined the movement through a social media photo contest to raise awareness of CVD.

Captain Hugo returns! In line with our campaign theme, SHF’s award-winning online game takes on a cholesterol focus to educate and motivate Singaporeans to care for their hearts. Special challenges, double points boosters and prizes await you! Available for play on captainhugo.myheart.org.sg till 30 Sep 2023.

Captain Hugo was also made available on Shopee Go between 29 Sep and 12 Oct to amplify our efforts in heart health education. Participants could earn points to redeem Shopee-exclusive rewards.

In addition, SHF collaborated with Shopee Supermarket on the Care for Your Heart campaign to make healthy eating more convenient and accessible with a list of cholesterol-friendly foods, curated by SHF’s dietitian, on the platform.

A big thank you to the sponsors, exhibitors and building owners who came together to reinforce the message of lowering blood cholesterol for better heart health!