2026

We are delighted to share that Assoc Prof Yi Siyan has received the Outstanding Cambodian Scientists Gold Award 2025 and has been recognised as a distinguished honouree of the Asian Scientist 100, which celebrates leading researchers and innovators across 24 countries in Asia. This recognition honours his significant contributions to public health research, particularly inRead more

Singapore has made significant progress in reducing smoking rates, but the rise of vaping has amplified nicotine dependence and other toxins among youth substantially. As vaping devices are heavily promoted through digital channels, purchased via encrypted messaging platforms and socially normalised, more young people are being exposed to risk of vaping addiction at an early

Despite growing awareness of mental health and significant investments in support services, many Singaporeans continue to face challenges accessing trusted and timely care in their daily lives. The gap between national mental health goals and lived experiences remains a pressing concern. This disconnect has further implications for public health, workforce well-being and social resilience. From

While diseases such as Ebola and hantavirus often dominate global headlines, measles continues to pose a serious and ongoing public health threat — particularly to young children. Despite being vaccine-preventable with well-established medical interventions, the World Health Organization estimated that 95,000 people died from measles in 2024, the majority of whom were unvaccinated or under-vaccinated

We are pleased to share that Assistant Professor Rayner Tan will be elected to the International AIDS Society (IAS) Governing Council for the term 2026 to 2030, as representative for Asia and the Pacific Islands. He is a social and implementation scientist whose work focuses on deepening patient and community engagement in health, promoting equity

From humble beginnings to becoming one of Singapore’s most respected infectious disease experts, Prof Leo Yee-Sin has dedicated more than three decades to strengthening Singapore’s infectious disease preparedness and response. She played a pivotal role in the nation’s fight against SARS, H1N1, dengue and COVID-19, while also leading the establishment and development of the National

We are delighted to share that our faculty have been recognised with prestigious National Medical Research Council (NMRC) Awards this year. Their work reflects the School’s commitment to advancing impactful, interdisciplinary research that strengthens population health in the region. Associate Professor Mikael Hartman was awarded the Clinician Scientist Award (Senior Investigator). He is also a

The recent hantavirus outbreak has highlighted the importance of global preparedness for emerging infectious disease threats. How quickly can hantavirus spread, and how concerned should countries be at this stage? What lessons can we draw from past outbreaks such as SARS and COVID-19? Hear from Prof Leo Yee-Sin and Prof Alex Cook as they examine