Three out of every four enrolled so far are above the age of 60, while the rest are aged 40 to 59.
The minister was giving an update to the media on the Healthier SG programme on the sidelines of the Healthier SG roadshow at Kampung Admiralty on Sunday.
The national initiative by the Ministry of Health was launched in July and aims to get family doctors to help individuals take charge of their health.
Those enrolled will work with their family doctors to come up with a health plan that includes lifestyle changes and regular checkups.
Those who sign up with Healthier SG can get free nationally recommended health screenings and vaccinations like flu shots.
Mr Ong said the enrolment numbers were "not too bad at all", and added that it was an encouraging start.
He said that since July, about 500,000 SMSes have been sent out, inviting seniors and those with chronic conditions to participate in the scheme.
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