Singaporean Society of Lifestyle Medicine (SGLM) and Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA) Sign MOU to Advance Interdisciplinary Health Collaboration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 9, 2026

SINGAPORE, June 27, 2026 — The Singapore Society of Lifestyle Medicine (SGLM) and the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a framework for collaboration in education, research and professional practice across lifestyle medicine, nutrition and dietetics.

The agreement was signed by Dr Miina Öhman, President of SGLM, on April 29, 2026, and by Loh Win Nie, President of SNDA, on June 27, 2026.

Under the MOU, the two organisations will work together across four main areas:

• Professional development and education — co-developing and co-hosting workshops,

  webinars and conferences, supporting mutual accreditation of Continuing Professional

  Education (CPE) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities, and facilitating cross-recognition of professional credit hours where applicable.

• Research and knowledge exchange — encouraging joint research initiatives, facilitating the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practices, and supporting dissemination of research findings.

• Community and public health initiatives — collaborating on public education campaigns, supporting community-based programs, and advocating for policies that integrate lifestyle medicine and nutrition.

• Professional collaboration — encouraging networking between members, promoting

  multidisciplinary approaches to care, and exploring joint committees or working groups.
  

Both parties have agreed to act in good faith, maintain open communication and designate liaison representatives to promote joint initiatives. Each organisation retains ownership of its own intellectual property, with joint materials to be governed by mutually agreed terms. The MOU does not create financial obligations; any financial commitments will be addressed in separate agreements. The MOU is valid for three years from the date of signing and may be terminated by either party with 30 days; written notice. It is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore and reflects the mutual intentions of both parties rather than legally binding obligations, except where specified.

"This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to promote holistic healthcare. By bridging the gap between clinical lifestyle medicine and evidence-based nutrition, we are equipping our healthcare professionals with a more comprehensive toolkit to tackle chronic disease and improve long-term patient health outcomes across Singapore" Dr Miina Öhman, President, SGLM

"This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing preventive health through

evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, while fostering greater synergy between dietitians, nutritionists and lifestyle medicine practitioners. Together, we look forward to strengthening professional education, knowledge exchange and creating meaningful opportunities for our members to learn and innovate and leveraging our collective expertise to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in Singapore.” Loh Win Nie, President, SNDA

About SGLM

The Singaporean Society of Lifestyle Medicine (SGLM) is a professional medical society built by clinicians, for clinicians including physicians and allied health professionals. Established in 2023, SGLM champions the use of lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat, reverse, and prevent chronic diseases. Its remit includes promoting education and raising awareness, networking and strengthening partnerships, fostering continuing professional education, encouraging clinician/practitioner wellbeing, and facilitating certification in Lifestyle Medicine. The Society firmly believes that evidence-based lifestyle medicine is the foundational key to healthy meaningful longevity and sustainable population health. For more information, visit

www.lifestylemedicine.org.sg

About SNDA

The Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA) is the professional organisation for

Nutritionists and Dietitians in Singapore, established in 1984. SNDA is dedicated to advancing nutritional science and fostering collaboration between nutrition professionals and the broader allied health community. As a recognised thought leader, the association provides members with continuing education, networking, and professional development opportunities while working closely with government and professional bodies to promote population health and wellbeing. For more information, visit https://snda.org.sg/about-us