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Learn more about the Communicable Diseases Agency.
Last updated 12 January 2026
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About the Communicable Diseases Agency
Prepare, Prevent, and Protect
The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), established in April 2025, is a statutory board under the Ministry of Health. CDA is Singapore's public health authority for communicable diseases, with a mission to protect Singapore from infectious diseases through excellence in public health expertise and capabilities.
CDA's formation marks a pivotal step in Singapore's forward-looking approach to public health — consolidating command, control, and coordination of public health responses under one dedicated agency. This strategic integration strengthens our nation's infectious disease management and preparedness capabilities, enabling rapid responses to outbreaks and robust readiness for future pandemics.
To achieve our vision for a Singapore that is resilient against communicable disease challenges, CDA’s capabilities encompass comprehensive policy development and implementation; integrated disease epidemiology, surveillance, and investigation; proactive outbreak preparedness and response; collaborative research and partnerships; and advanced laboratory capabilities.
Recognising that everyone has a part to play in Singapore’s collective preparedness, CDA empowers individuals through targeted public education initiatives. Beyond our shores, CDA also works with international partners to enable Singapore to respond swiftly to evolving global health threats.
Our Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision:
A Singapore that is resilient against communicable disease challenges.
Mission:
To protect Singapore from communicable diseases through excellence in public health expertise and capabilities.
Values:
Professionalism: We strive to be skilled and technically competent to be a world-class agency.
Respect: We treat everyone with courtesy, consideration and esteem regardless of background.
Integrity: We conduct ourselves ethically and morally even in the absence of oversight, and take responsibility for the outcomes of our actions.
Dynamic Collaboration: We harness our collective strengths and support one another in overcoming challenges.
Excellence: We pursue high standards and innovative improvements in our work, seeking always to grow and to learn from the best.
Board Members
CDA Board Members
Chairman | Professor Kenneth Mak Director-General of Health Ministry of Health |
Members | Professor Ho Teck Hua President Nanyang Technological University |
Mr Gerard Koh Vice President, People Experience and Culture, Group People and Sustainability Singtel | |
Dr Asok Kurup Infectious Diseases Physician Infectious Diseases Care Pte Ltd | |
Ms Lin Diaan Yi Independent Advisor | |
Mr Max Loh Khum Whai Chairman Competition & Consumer Commission of Singapore | |
Mr Mohd Nazry Mokhtar Editor, Berita Harian SPH Media | |
Ms Ong Ai Hua Deputy Secretary (Family & Society) Ministry of Social and Family Development | |
Professor Joe Sim Group Chief Executive Officer National Healthcare Group | |
Mr Ervin Yeo Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Management CapitaLand Investment | |
Ms Yiong Yim Ming Group Chief Financial Officer City Developments Limited |
Executive Group
CDA Leadership
Chief Executive Officer | Professor Vernon Lee |
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Corporate and Strategy) | Ms Tan Pei Shan |
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Policy and Programmes) | Associate Professor Pek Wee Yang |
Group Director (Operations and Strategy) | Dr Adrian Tan |
Group Director (Communications and Engagement) | Ms Lim Siok Peng |
Group Director (Corporate Management) | Mr Ethan Goh |
Group Director (Communicable Diseases Programmes) | Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian |
Group Director (Communicable Diseases Collaborations) | Associate Professor Teoh Yee Leong |
Group Director (Research) | Professor David Lye |
Group Director (National Public Health Laboratory) | Dr Nancy Tee |
Clinical Advisor (Clinical Advisor Office) | Dr Sapna Sadarangani |
Executive Director (National Centre for Infectious Diseases) | Adjunct Associate Professor Shawn Vasoo |