Health and longevity: Singapore commits S$350m on research to address gaps on ageing

Singapore has launched a S$350 million research programme that will address key knowledge gaps on ageing in the community. The programme will focus on brain health and physical function. The Health Ministry is urging public and private sectors to work together on this project. CNA speaks to Professor Chong Yap Seng, Dean of NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He is also Executive Director of the “Maximising Healthy and Successful Longevity” grand challenge, which was launched on May 22.