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Genomic assessment centres have started offering tests for hereditary condition
The Straits Times
|January 20, 2026
About a quarter of the at-risk individuals who underwent genetic testing in Singapore were found to carry gene mutations that put them at higher risk of premature heart attacks and strokes.
Three genomic assessment centres (GACs) have progressively started offering genetic testing services, with SingHealth GAC being the first. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung officially opened the centre on Jan 19.
The opening of these centres comes as the Ministry of Health intensifies efforts to enhance preventive care in Singapore.
Before its official opening, from July 21 to Dec 31, 2025, over 1,000 eligible individuals received referrals to the SingHealth GAC at the National Heart Centre Singapore.
They were identified and referred for genetic testing for familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) — a hereditary condition caused by mutations in genes that impact the body’s ability to process cholesterol.
Left untreated, FH can lead to severe health issues, including heart attacks and strokes. For instance, men may suffer their first heart attack or stroke in their early 30s.
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