Synapxe, the National HealthTech agency and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) , are partnering to roll out the Next Generation Electronic Medical Record (NGEMR) System for all Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)’s medical facilities across Singapore.
A Milestone Partnership
Under a Master Partnership Agreement signed by Synapxe and DSTA, the SAF medical systems will be integrated with NGEMR. This will be rolled out to all the SAF medical facilities over the next two years and is expected to be completed in 2028. Medical clinicians in the SAF providing care to service personnel will be able to access a service personnel’s consolidated laboratory results, imaging reports as well as clinicians’ notes across various public healthcare providers connected to the NGEMR system. This will enable a more efficient and well-informed care management, avoid the need for repeat tests, speed up referrals and cut costs. Medical records which include test results and diagnoses, and clinician notes can be accessed directly within NGEMR, instead of waiting for hospitals to issue separate reports.
Announced by Minister of State for Defence, Mr Desmond Choo, this partnership marks a major milestone in advancing healthcare for military personnel beyond the use of NGEMR within the Singapore public healthcare clusters, enabling more seamless care, enhanced operational efficiency, and greater alignment within the national healthcare ecosystem.
“We are proud to partner DSTA and SAF to extend the use of NGEMR to our national servicemen. Together, we are strengthening HealthTech capabilities to support the SAF in delivering seamless care, smarter decisions, and improved outcomes for our servicemen. This is a bold step that we are taking together, towards a healthier, more connected Singapore,” said Mr Foo Hee Jug, Chief Executive at Synapxe.
“This interoperable solution leverages technology to connect people, data and systems for better health outcomes. By bridging the NGEMR with the SAF medical systems, we will enable a connected healthcare ecosystem where SAF personnel’s medical histories and follow-up information will flow securely and efficiently to and from the SAF and the public healthcare system. This will give healthcare professionals the up-to-date insights they need to make faster, better-informed decisions for holistic patient care of every SAF serviceman,” said Mr Ng Chad-Son, Chief Executive, Defence Science and Technology Agency.
“This partnership underscores SAF’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery for our servicemen. With the implementation of NGEMR, we will significantly enhance care coordination between the SAF Medical Corps and the public healthcare institutions. Ultimately, this is about ensuring our servicemen receive seamless, good quality medical care, whether they are being treated within the military or the public healthcare network,” said Brigadier General (DR) Lee Wei Ting, Chief of Medical Corps, MINDEF.
 is a top-notch technology organisation that drives innovation and delivers state-of-the-art capabilities to make the Singapore Armed Forces a formidable fighting force. Harnessing and exploiting science and technology, our engineers and IT professionals leverage multidisciplinary expertise to equip our soldiers with advanced systems to defend Singapore. DSTA also contributes its technological expertise to support national-level developments. To achieve our mission, DSTA excels in systems engineering, digitalised platforms, cyber, software development and more.
Visit www.dsta.gov.sg for more information.
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(From left to right) Brigadier General, (DR) Lee Wei Ting, Chief of Medical Corps, MINDEF along with the Signatories of the Master Partnership Agreement, Mr Ng Chad-Son, Chief Executive, DSTA and Mr Foo Hee Jug, Chief Executive, Synapxe
The NGEMR is one of the major HealthTech programmes that Singapore has embarked on to transform care delivery in Singapore. The roll out of NGEMR at the National Healthcare Group (NHG) and the National University Health System (NUHS) was completed in July 2024, while the phased roll out for SingHealth is expected to be completed in 2028.
About Synapxe
Synapxe is the national HealthTech agency inspiring tomorrow’s health. The nexus of HealthTech, we connect people and systems to power a healthier Singapore. Together with partners, we create intelligent technological solutions to improve the health of millions of people every day, everywhere. Reimagine the future of health together with us at www.synapxe.sg.
About Defence Science and Technology Agency
The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) is a top-notch technology organisation that drives innovation and delivers state-of-the-art capabilities to make the Singapore Armed Forces a formidable fighting force. Harnessing and exploiting science and technology, our engineers and IT professionals leverage multidisciplinary expertise to equip our soldiers with advanced systems to defend Singapore. DSTA also contributes its technological expertise to support national-level developments. To achieve our mission, DSTA excels in systems engineering, digitalised platforms, cyber, software development and more.
Visit www.dsta.gov.sg for more information.
