Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC)
Marking a milestone in integrated care, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and Tsao Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 29 Nov 2024, formalising the Foundation's membership in the newly launched Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC).
This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by SUSS, aims to advance integrated care solutions with a distinctive Asian perspective uniting healthcare providers, social service agencies, academics, and policymakers worldwide to develop holistic and patient-centred solutions in eldercare. The partnership between SUSS and the Foundation is a significant step towards tackling the multifaceted challenges of ageing populations across the region. By pooling expertise and resources, the collaboration underscores the importance of collective action in shaping a future where integrated care models are accessible, inclusive, and impactful.
At Tsao Foundation, we are committed to advancing models of integrated care that enhance the quality of life for older people in inclusive society. Since our inception in 1993, we have embedded integrated care in all our services. The Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC) is a valuable platform for us to work with SUSS and other partners to further our work in the development and implementation of innovations in community aged care, training and education, and policy-relevant research through collaboration across sectors and borders.
As the convener of a regional alliance of non-profits working with older people, the Alliance on Longevity in Asia-Pacific or ALAP, we can also add value by being a bridge to regional partners. This partnership with SUSS represents a unique opportunity to foster capacity-building and co-create solutions to the complex challenges of ageing societies. We look forward to working with the IAIC to catalyse transformative changes and inspire new approaches to integrated care in Singapore and beyond.
-- Dr Mary Ann Tsao, Chairperson and Interim CEO, Tsao Foundation
Further Reading
· SUSS Media Release
· Speech by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat
