Medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), high blood cholesterol, stroke, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are lifelong conditions. Therefore, it is important to take charge of your health and manage these conditions to lead a fulfilling life.
The Chronic Disease Management Programme was launched on 1 October 2006 to improve care for persons with chronic diseases and to lower long-term healthcare costs. Among the chronic medical conditions, six (6) chronic diseases namely Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Lipid disorders (High Blood Cholestrol), Stroke, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma are included under this scheme.
