Singapore has introduced HealthGuide@Home, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help residents personalise dietary and exercise plans as part of the national Healthier SG initiative [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The AI uses agentic technology, enabling it to proactively recommend steps for users to reach their health goals with minimal human input [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
HealthGuide@Home was developed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in collaboration with Synapxe, the Health Promotion Board (HPB), and the MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. A research paper on the tool was accepted by the peer-reviewed journal npj Digital Medicine in February 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
The AI system is expected to roll out to Singapore citizens and permanent residents aged 40 and above who participate in Healthier SG, a preventative health program launched in 2023 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Healthier SG promotes proactive health management and offers a fully subsidised first consultation with a GP or polyclinic doctor to develop personal health plans aimed at reducing chronic diseases [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
HealthGuide@Home generates personalised lifestyle advice including exercise type—such as indoor or outdoor, solo or group activities—and dietary recommendations aligned with MOH and HPB guidelines targeting conditions like diabetes and hypertension [5]. The system taps into data from HPB’s MOVE IT website and suggests community activities like canoeing, pickleball, and aqua aerobics through the ActiveSG platform [5]. It also offers healthy home cooking recipes tailored to user preferences, including ingredient choices, calorie, and sodium limits, with doctors recommending limits such as 10 teaspoons of sodium daily [5, 1].
Security and safety concerns were addressed by incorporating multiple safeguards to prevent conflicting advice based on user health conditions. The AI strictly provides diet and exercise guidance and refers users to medical professionals for clinical issues [5].
A pilot study conducted in May 2026 involved 20 residents and 7 clinicians testing HealthGuide@Home. The responses showed positive acceptance and appreciation for the personalised and detailed recommendations [5]. Synapxe noted that insights gained "are being used to guide our ongoing effort to improve the Healthier SG experience for residents and support them in taking action for better health" [1].
The Ministry of Health plans to integrate HealthGuide@Home into the broader Healthier SG program for eligible Singaporeans aged 40 and above to further support lifestyle changes evident in the pilot study feedback [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
