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President's Message
COPD is a common illness that causes a great deal of suffering worldwide. In developed countries, it is the only major fatal disease of which the death rate is increasing - a disparity all the more striking amid the dramatic decline in deaths from other major illnesses such as coronary artery disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular disorders. It has been estimated that a million years of life are lost each year worldwide because of COPD. In Singapore it is likely that more than 60,000 people suffer from it. Yet, unless you or a loved one have symptoms of the disease, you are unlikely to have come across the term "COPD".
The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Association (Singapore) was formed in 2004 with a mission of raising awareness among patients, caregivers and the public about the impact of COPD and the various ways to prevent it, detect it and manage it once the disease is established. On behalf of the executive committee of the COPD association (Singapore), I welcome and look forward to your support for the association. If you or a loved one has COPD, I urge you to join us and benefit from the association's educational programme and various support activities.
Objectives of the Association :
- To provide support and care to COPD patients and their families;
- To provide health education on COPD and related disorders; and
- To support medical research on COPD.
The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Association (Singapore)
Address: #12-03 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore
228510
| President | : Dr Ong Kian Chung (click here for more information) |
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| Vice President | : Dr Tan Tze Lee (click here for more information) |
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| Secretary | : Lee Sok Theng | |
| Assistant Secretary | : Sandeep Kumar | |
| Treasurer | : Dr Lorraine Tan | |
| Assistant Treasurer | : Gelaine Chua | |
| Committee Members | : Josephine Tan | |
| : Pratiti Gautam Kaji | ||
| : Shrida Lailli | ||
| : Dr Subramaniam Suraj Kumar | ||
| Honorary Auditor | : Arul Earnest | |
| : Dr Kee Loo |
The COPD Association is a proud member of the IPCRG. 
The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) is a charity registered in Scotland working internationally (SC No: 035056) and a company limited by guarantee (Company number 256268)
The IPCRG is the Respiratory Special Interest Group of WONCA Europe and an Organisation in Collaborative Relations with WONCA Global.
The IPCRG is the primary care representative on WHO-Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases (GARD) Planning Executive
Disclaimer: All information and advice shared in this website is for informational and educational purposes only. Please consult a doctor for your medical needs.
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