Profile
The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF), formerly known as the Singapore National Heart Association (SNHA), is a social service agency at the forefront of the battle against heart disease in Singapore.
Since its inception in 1970, the Foundation has grown into a well-established and reputable organisation with local and international links.
SHF is a member of the World Heart Federation and has strong ties with other heart foundations in the Asia Pacific region. It has contributed to the inauguration of the International Chinese Heart Health Network and helped to launch the Asia Pacific Heart Network.
In 1998, SHF hosted the 3rd International Heart Health Conference which culminated in the Singapore Declaration on Heart Health. With increased support from the public, government bodies and generous benefactors, SHF continues to play an increasingly important role in saving lives and promoting heart health in Singapore and the region through its various programmes.
Vision and Mission
VISION
To be a leading heart health movement and a household name in Singapore through educating and motivating the public, assisting those affected and supporting community-based research to better understand the landscape of heart disease in Singapore
MISSION
To promote heart health, prevent and reduce disability and death due to cardiovascular disease and stroke
CORE VALUES
- Honesty and Integrity
- Enthusiasm and Passion
- Accountability and Transparency
- Research and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sharing and Caring
Our Milestones
Charity and IPC Status
CHARITY STATUS
Charity Registration No: 00040
Charity Registration Date: 10 April 1984
Constitution: Society
Date of Establishment: 14 January 1970
ROS Registration No: 0136/1969 WEL
Unique Entity No: S70SS0007H
IPC STATUS
Renewed until: 28 June 2022
IPC No.: S70SS0007H
Sector Administrator: Ministry of Health
Key Office Bearers
PATRON
ESM Goh Chok Tong
50TH BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
Prof Tan Huay Cheem
Vice-Chairmen
Dr Tan Yong Seng
Ms Tan Lee Chew
Honorary Secretary
Mr Goh Chiew Seng
Assistant Honorary Secretary
Dr Mak Koon Hou
Honorary Treasurer
Mrs Elsie Foh
Members
Prof Terrance Chua
Dr Chee Tek Siong
Mr Chong Chou Yuen
Dr Goh Ping Ping
Mdm Koh Teck Siew
Dr Bernard Kwok
Mrs Regina Lee
Prof May Lwin
Mr Peter Sim
Dr C Sivathasan
Adj Asst Prof Jack Tan
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Dr Low Lip Ping
HONORARY ADVISORS
Prof Koh Tian Hai
Mr Liak Teng Lit
Mr Lim Soon Hock
A/Prof Lim Yean Teng
Dr Lily Neo
Mr Tan Kin Lian
Mr Wong Yew Meng
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr Vernon Kang