Milkiway AI powers Singapore's preventive care goals with its health report software

Source: The Business Times
Published on: 2026-04-07 22:04

[SINGAPORE] The prevalence of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease, is set to rise as Singapore's population ages and unhealthy lifestyles become more common. A 2024 National Population Health Survey showed that one in three Singaporeans has chronic hypertension or hyperlipidaemia. National initiatives such as HealthierSG have been pushing for preventive care over reactive treatment, which has put a significant administrative burden on family physicians. It also adds between three and four hours of daily documentation, contributing to clinician burnout. While preventive screenings and lifestyle modifications have been proven to reduce risks, most health screening reports are jargon-heavy and lack personalised, actionable guidance that can be useful for patients. To address these challenges, physician-founded health technology company Milkiway AI has developed Clerica...

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