Heart Failure Public Awareness Forum 2019

Statistics have shown that Asians suffer from heart failure approximately 10 years earlier than their Western counterparts, at an average age of 60 years old. Hence on 28 Sep 2019, SHF organised a Heart Failure Public Awareness Forum at the Toa Payoh HDB Hub Auditorium to educate the public on the difference between heart failure and a heart attack.

Five speakers, including our Principal Physiotherapist, Tay Hung Yong, were invited to share and provide insights on what heart failure is, its signs and symptoms, as well as prevention and management tips to delay the onset of other complications. Adj Assoc Prof David Sim, President of the Heart Failure Society (Singapore), also provided his support by being part of the Q&A panel and delivered the opening and closing speech for the event.

This event was initiated by the Heart Failure Society (Singapore) and Novartis. We would also like to thank our main sponsors – Captain Oats, Marigold HL, NutriSoy, Omron, as well as our sponsors – Ayam Brand, Gardenia, GSK, Knife, Naturel, NooTrees and Philips, for their generous support.