January 2021

a photo of tree stumps by a body of water

How does climate change affect the way diseases are emerging and transmitted?

What might Singapore’s record number of dengue cases and the curious case of a cholera outbreak in Canada have to do with climate change? Associate Professor Yann Boucher was invited on CNA’s ‘The Climate Conversations’ podcast to speak on how climate change affects the way diseases are emerging and transmitted. The discussion with podcast host, Jaime Ho, revolved around the impact of man-made environmental disturbances and pandemics. “Certainly, there’s been changes happening in the environment and one thing to understand is that most diseases, at least the one that spreadRead more

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Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian (L) and Professor Teo Yik Ying (R) at a CNA podcast recording on Jan 5, 2021

Addressing concerns about COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine programmes are being rolled out across the world, including in Singapore. Last month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that vaccination would be free for all Singaporeans and long-term residents. While vaccination is voluntary, all medically eligible residents are encouraged to come forward to get vaccinated. “Because when you get yourself vaccinated, you are not just protecting yourself. The more of us are vaccinated, the harder it will be for the virus to spread, and the safer we will all be as a society.” – Prime Minister Lee

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