Singapore, June 20 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH), Singapore government, will launch the national Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) genetic testing programme on 30 June 2025, as part of its broader strategy to enhance preventive care in Singapore.

This initiative aims to identify individuals with FH early and reduce the risk of premature heart disease for these individuals with timely interventions. Genetic tests for FH at the Genomic Assessment Centres (GAC) will be subsidised for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, and they can also tap on their MediSave to offset the cost.

FH is a condition that affects the body's ability to process cholesterol. It affects an estimated 20,000 people in Singapore. Individuals with ...