Singapore's CAMH Taskforce Releases Strategy to Optimize Child Health and Well being

Release Date: June 14, 2024

The Inter-agency Taskforce for Child and Maternal Health Well-being CAMH has completed its Strategy and Action Plan and published its report on June 14, 2024. This strategic blueprint outlines three core initiatives and nine recommations designed to improve health outcomes for children and their families, thereby maximizing the development potential of our next generation in Singapore.

Context:

Singapore has made significant strides in child and maternal health but faces new challenges such as an increasing average age at first pregnancy which rses risks of complications. Additionally, childhood obesity poses a precursor to future obesity issues. These developments necessitate continuous adaptation and enhanced societal engagement towards optimizing the health of our young population for healthier future generations.

Initiatives:

The CAMH Taskforce was established in January 2021 by Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for Health, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, with representation from over 20 agencies across healthcare, social services, and education sectors. This taskforce is part of a larger government initiative med at addressing individual health needs beyond traditional medical boundaries.

Outcomes:

• Evidence-Based Resources: Support couples in preparing for parenthood through enhanced health screenings and psycho-emotional support.

• Healthy Lifestyle Promotion: Uplift families and empower parents to foster healthier, happier children by incorporating fun activities into lifestyle changes.

• Cross-Domn Integration: Streamline service deliveryacross healthcare, social services, and education sectors.

Initiatives Detl:

1. Evidence-Based Support for Couples: Offer comprehensive resources and support for couples planning parenthood through enhanced health screenings that include mental wellness assessments and educational workshops on parenting skills.

2. Healthy Lifestyle Promotion: Implement a range of initiatives to encourage healthier choices across all age groups, from school children to adults, by integrating fun activities with the promotion of balanced diets, regular exercise, and healthy habits.

3. Cross-Domn Integration Services: Enhance convenience for families through integrated service deliverythat allow access to multiple services in one visit, such as healthcare checks alongside social welfare support.

Future Outlook:

Over time, Singapore has built a robust framework nurturing health and well-being in children and their families across homes, schools, and communities. The CAMH Taskforce report emphasizes the importance of ongoing efforts to empower future generations through coordinated action from multiple sectors, ming for optimal health outcomes.

Collaborative Effort:

We anticipate that this strategy will inspire Singaporeans to prioritize maternal and child health, as well as facilitate collective commitment towards implementing the Action Plan. The full CAMH Strategy and Action Plan Report is accessible on our official Ministry of Health website at Visit the MOH Websitehttps:go.gov.sgcamh-taskforce-report-jun24.

Contact Information:

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This summary highlights the strategic approach of the Ministry of Health in enhancing maternal and child health through collaborative initiatives across different sectors. It underscores the importance of continuous improvements and societal engagement for the well-being of Singapore's next generation.

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