UTRAVATHY Vasuki
‘You can bring a horse to water but you cannot make it drink’ has shaped much of my career in health promotion and communication. Hence, I don’t stop in knowledge translation but equip Singaporeans to practice healthier habits by establishing conducive environments. I look forward to imparting that practical aspect of my work and belief as an adjunct faculty member.
Affiliation
- NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (Adjunct)
- Health Promotion Board (Director, School Health & Outreach)
Research Areas
- Health Policy Communications
- Maternal and Child Health
- Adolescent Health
- Prevention & Cessation of Nicotine Use among Children and Youth
Teaching Areas
- Health Promotion and Communication
- School Health Promotion
Academic/Professional Qualifications
- Master in Public Health (NUS)
- Master in Health Management (Flinders)
- Bachelor in Social Sciences (Honours)
Awards/Honours
- 2020: awarded Public Administration Award (Bronze) in recognition of her tireless contributions to empowering Singapore residents to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Career History
- Health Promotion Board, 2002 – present
Selected Publications
- Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening – A Literature Overview. Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore August 2022
- Healthy Living Everyday – Nudging Singaporeans make healthier choices everyday (2017) Ethos, Civil Service College
- Prevalence of Tobacco Smoking and Accuracy of Self-Reporting in Pregnant Women at a Public Hospital for Women and Children (2016) Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore