Elle Jin

On 17 July 2024, global health researchers from SSHSPH and SingHealth-DukeNUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI) gathered to exchange insights on their ongoing work in global health research, practice, and education. Through presentations on current projects and international activities, along with networking opportunities, participants discussed existing partnerships and forged new connections. The event also highlighted our respective regional programmes and explored opportunities for further collaboration in the ASEAN region.

Setting up an ergonomic workspace with a proper desk, chair, and monitor can prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) like back, neck, wrist, and shoulder pains.

As part of this year’s Total Workplace Safety and Health (Total WSH), we are delighted to have Assoc Prof Ng Wee Tong, Occupational Physician and expert in ergonomic design and workplace wellness, to share his insights on office ergonomics.

Two workshops were conducted from 11 July to 12 July 2024. This included tips on proper desk setup and posture, adjusting workstation equipment for comfort and preventing repetitive strain injuries. This was followed by individual ergonomic assessments at the staff’s work stations. This programme is supported with the provision of foot rests and extension back rests by the School.

Close to 200 graduates, alumni, and faculty came together on the delightful evening of July 10, 2024, at the One Farrer Hotel for the AlumNite 2024 Pre-Commencement Celebrations. The atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement as attendees gathered with their loved ones to celebrate this significant milestone.

Although the current COVID-19 wave is declining, questions arise with each new variant. Should we wait for vaccines targeting the latest FLiRT variants before getting a booster shot?

Hear from Prof Hsu Li Yang as he shares his expert opinion on this.

Negotiations for a new international Pandemic Agreement recently concluded without consensus among World Health Organisation (WHO) member states.

This is concerning as the world has faced at least six pandemics, fuelled by the ease and frequency of international travel, in the last two decades.

ASM Microbe 2024, the annual conference of the American Society for Microbiology, took place in Atlanta (Georgia, USA) from 13 to 17 June 2024.

It is the largest microbiology conference globally. With over 6000 attendees, it was a meeting of minds amongst scientists and physicians from hospital microbiology labs, technology companies, government and academia. The School was an exhibitor, led by Assoc Prof Yann Felix Boucher. Together with Dr Anna Szuecs from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, they presented the Lockdown! Game which was popular with delegates and flew off the shelves.

The innovative card game was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to educate the public about how specific public health measures address the pandemic and how global cooperation is essential in addressing these issues.

Assoc Prof Boucher also paid visit to Dr Christine Lee at the CDC, head of the reference laboratory for enteric pathogens and did a presentation the effects of climate change on vibriosis.

On 14 June 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the School and Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) to formalise the partnership between the two entities.

The signatories were Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying, and Ambassador Morikawa Toru, Executive Director of ASEF. It was witnessed by His Excellency Mr Ishikawa Hiroshi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Singapore, Embassy of Japan, and Professor Leo Tan, ASEF Governor from Singapore.

Congratulations to Assoc Prof Luo Nan for winning the HPHSR Clinician Scientist Award (HCSA) (Senior Investigator)at the National Medical Research Council (NMRC) Talent Awards 2024.

This prestigious award recognises senior clinician scientists who have demonstrated sustained, high levels of productivity and leadership in this field. It is designed to support research work in Health Promotion, Preventive Health, Population Health, and Health Services Research (HPHSR), with the goal of creating significant and lasting impact on the nation’s health outcomes.

The third instalment of the Southeast Asia Health Security Roundtable Series took place from 24 to 25 May 2024 at Parkroyal On Beach Road. Themed “Leadership and Communication in Major Epidemics”, the roundtable aims to support regional and national capacities for detecting and responding effectively to infectious disease outbreaks by fostering regional dialogue on health security.