Publications

E-cigarette use is controversial in terms of its safety, efficacy as an aid to smoking cessation, and potential as a gateway into smoking, especially for youth. Policy responses vary considerably among countries — ranging from the precautionary implementation of a complete ban, to regulation of marketing and access, to promotion as a harm reductive alternative or effective cessation aid. This paper examines the e-cigarette situation in Southeast Asia (defined as the geographical region that includes Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Brunei, Taiwan, and Hong Kong).

Public health challenges are increasingly complex, multifaceted, unpredictable and diverse, with a myriad of information and viewpoints that weigh-in on policy considerations. This paper discusses how active academic-government collaborations can contribute to the relevant use of evidence for prudent public health policy development.

Rapid trans boundary spread of infectious diseases, emerging infectious diseases, rising antimicrobial-drug resistance and the threat of bioterrorism are some of today’s most pressing global health security issues. Getting the basics right for infectious disease surveillance is now more pertinent than ever before. Yet in order for a surveillance system to continue to be effective, it needs to evolve to meet current and foreseeable challenges.

Part of: Progress in Outbreak Preparedness: The Tasks Ahead (Click here to watch on YouTube)