We are excited to announce the launch of the Fragility Fracture Network Singapore (FFN Singapore), which took place on March 4, 2024, at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. This event also marked the first face-to-face meeting, with 22 in-person and 3 online attendees representing various government hospitals in Singapore.

FFN Singapore was established through the efforts of key champions led by Adjunct Assistant Professor Ivan Chua of Tan Tock Seng Hospital, who will also serve as the chairman for the 2024-2026 term. Joining him in leadership roles are Adjunct Assistant Professor Beatrix Wong as vice-chairman, Dr. Raymond Goi Kai Heng as secretary, Dr. Benjamin Liang Zhiren as treasurer, and Sister Tan Soak Buay as the Allied Health Lead.

FFN Singapore has outlined its plans for the next two years, focusing on three major areas. First, they aim to establish clinical guidelines or standards of care for geriatric fragility hip fractures, secondary fracture prevention, pre-osteoporosis treatment dental screening, and the prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Second, they plan to facilitate the sharing of clinical practices across all public hospitals in Singapore. Lastly, they intend to enhance practice standards across these hospitals.

FFN Singapore has already been actively involved in several events, including participation in the first FFN Asia Pacific Webinar 2024 and the recent Asia Pacific Regional Congress held in Malaysia, where they had both delegates and speakers. FFN Global looks forward to collaborating more with FFN Singapore in the years to come!