Global Health

How can the current Sweetened Beverage Tax better address obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related diseases in the Philippines? On 8 July 2026, our Philippines Partnership Programme, from NUS School of Public Health, convened a meeting with the Department of Health (DOH) Philippines and the WHO Country Office in the Philippines to review the current SweetenedRead more

On 6 May 2026, the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore (NUS SSHSPH) and the Department of Health of the Republic of the Philippines (DOH Philippines) marked a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Manila, Philippines. This MoU represents the first partnership

This past weekend, our Global Health colleagues Dr Rayner Kay Jin Tan and Eleanor Ong, joined colleagues at Nanjing Medical University for a progress meeting of the TREASURE (Transformative Research for Equity and Social Determinants: Uplifting Resilience and Empowerment in LGBTQ+ Health) Cohort.  TREASURE is a prospective cohort study of LGBTQ+ individuals in Chengdu, China. It

Read the report here The term "Climate Change" has become a common subject of discussion, even in our everyday conversations. These environmental changes pose significant risks to human health; however, the impact of Climate Change on public health, including infectious diseases and outbreaks, has received minimal attention, despite its profound effects on our lives. No

The Lao Development Fund Fellowship (LDFF) was established to enhance the skills and capabilities of Lao researchers and public health specialists, with a focus on early-career professionals. Through small-scale funding, the fellowships aim to advance their career development while supporting initiatives that benefits communities across Lao PDR.   Find out more about the Fellowship  

On 15 January, we had a exploratory meeting at the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Singapore with H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, to share updates on the upcoming NUS SSHSPH–Philippines collaboration. The discussion covered public health collaboration, healthcare workforce issues, community outreach, and opportunities for future joint initiatives in

On 15 January 2026, we convened “Global Health Emergencies: In an Era of Uncertain Global Governance and Financing” at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, chaired by Helena Legido-Quigley and featuring Helen Clark, Michel Kazatchkine, Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Joanne Liu, and Olusoji Adeyi, with discussant insights from Karina Rando and Lina Fakih. Our