Stroke Rehab Ecosystem

Only 30% - 40% of survivors take up recommended rehab

This project aims to cut rehab wait times from months to just two weeks

More than 2,000 stroke survivors will benefit

Each year, about 10,000 Singaporeans suffer a stroke. It is the nation’s third leading cause of disease burden, with one in four people expected to experience a stroke in their lifetime.

Rehab can help manage post-stroke symptoms and prevent secondary stroke recurrence by up to 80%. Yet recovery today is often limited—only one in three survivors achieves partial recovery, and progress is greatest within the first 3–6 months. Despite recommendations for two therapy sessions a week, only about 30% – 40% of survivors take up community rehab, hindered by poor coordination, lack of awareness, and transport barriers.

The Stroke Rehab Ecosystem is a four-year, S$6.59 million initiative led by the Lien Foundation, Singapore General Hospital, and Tan Tock Seng Hospital, in partnership with AWWA, NTUC Health, Stroke Support Station (S3), St Luke’s ElderCare, and SPD. It aims to cut post-discharge wait times from months to just two weeks, while also strengthening mental health and wellness support.

More than 2,000 stroke survivors will benefit from direct referral pathways, dedicated care coordinators and enhanced training for community therapists. A centrepiece of the initiative is S3 Summit, Singapore’s first stroke-focused adaptive gym. Operated by S3 at AMK Hub, the 3,500 sq ft facility bridges rehabilitation and long-term fitness, providing stroke survivors with a vital continuum of care.