SG to launch national strategy for allied health professionals

It will also implement a mandatory continuing professional education by 2026.

Singapore is set to launch a national strategy for allied health professionals (AHPs), with full details expected in 2025.

A key focus of the strategy includes leadership development and the adoption of innovative technologies. For example, robotic process automation has already been utilised at Singapore General Hospital to improve patient care, showcasing the type of advancements the strategy aims to encourage.

Additionally, the plan will strengthen educational frameworks by implementing mandatory continuing professional education by 2026. This initiative is intended to ensure that AHPs maintain current skills and knowledge, building on efforts such as the integration of Entrustable Professional Activities in training programs to boost practical competencies.

Masagos Zulkifli, minister for Social and Family Development and second minister for Health, said this strategy is designed to enhance the role of the sector in addressing the evolving healthcare landscape and ensuring sustainable, high-quality patient care.

Masagos added that these initiatives are aligned with Singapore’s broader objectives to strengthen its healthcare system. This investment aims to position AHPs as key players to the country’s holistic healthcare delivery.