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Horizon 1/2/3 A portfolio-planning framework separating current core work, emerging opportunities and longer-term possibilities into three horizons. General View full entry

Heightened Alert A period of tightened COVID-19 public-health restrictions introduced when infection risk or healthcare pressure increased. General View full entry

High Availability Disaster Recovery An architecture that combines high availability with disaster-recovery arrangements to minimise downtime and data loss. Digital and Technology View full entry

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Military or civilian support provided after disasters or crises to save lives and meet urgent humanitarian needs. General View full entry

Head Air Engineering and Logistics The senior appointment responsible for air-engineering and logistics functions. General View full entry

Healthcare Application and Licensing Portal An online portal used by healthcare providers to apply for, manage and renew licences under Singapore's healthcare-services framework. Health View full entry

Head, Air Manpower Department The senior appointment leading the Air Force's manpower department. Finance and Economy View full entry

The parliamentary term for Singapore’s Official Report of debates, speeches and proceedings. Cross-government View full entry

Head of Air Operations The senior appointment responsible for directing or overseeing air operations. General View full entry

Home Affairs Senior Executive A senior executive appointment or career track within the Home Affairs domain. General View full entry

Home Based Learning Learning conducted from home using online and offline activities. Education View full entry

Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council Town council managing common property and municipal services for the Holland-Bukit Panjang constituency. Housing and Built Environment View full entry

Home-based Respite Care Short-term in-home support for caregivers of people receiving palliative care at home. Health Legacy View full entry

High Commissioner A senior diplomatic representative who heads a high commission between Commonwealth countries. International View full entry

Human Capital The people, knowledge, skills and capabilities that contribute to an organisation's performance. General View full entry

Homefront Crisis Executive Group A senior civil-service group coordinating agencies' contingency planning and operational responses to homefront crises and emergencies. Cross-government View full entry

Home Caregiving Grant A monthly cash grant supporting eligible families caring for a person with permanent moderate disability at home. Health View full entry

Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee A ministerial committee directing the Government's coordinated response to major homefront crises and national emergencies. Cross-government View full entry

Healthcare Professional A trained or regulated practitioner who provides healthcare services, such as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or allied health professional. Health View full entry

Head of Civil Service The most senior public-service leadership appointment, responsible for leading the Civil Service and stewarding the wider Public Service. Cross-government View full entry

Healthier Choice Symbol The front-of-pack symbol identifying food products that meet Health Promotion Board nutrition criteria within their categories. Health View full entry

Healthcare Services Act Singapore legislation regulating the licensing and delivery of healthcare services by service type. Law and Justice View full entry

Head (Corporate Services) The senior officer responsible for corporate-service functions such as finance, HR, administration or organisational support. General View full entry

Housing and Development Board Singapore's public-housing authority, responsible for planning, developing and managing public housing and towns. Housing and Built Environment View full entry

Housing and Development Board Staff Union A trade union representing employees of the Housing and Development Board, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests. Finance and Economy View full entry

Healthier Dining Grant A grant supporting food-and-beverage businesses in offering and promoting healthier menu options. Health View full entry

Human Development Index A United Nations Development Programme index combining life expectancy, education and income indicators to compare human development. General View full entry

Healthier Dining Innovation Grant A grant supporting innovative solutions that make healthier food and beverage choices easier to develop or adopt. Health View full entry

Healthier Dining Programme A programme that works with food-and-beverage operators to make healthier dining options more widely available. Health View full entry

Healthier Choice Symbol Development Scheme A support scheme under HIDS for developing products that qualify for the Healthier Choice Symbol. Health View full entry