Global Health

The workshop aimed to equip policymakers with the necessary knowledge and tools to achieve their regulatory goals, participants engaged in dynamic discussions about the core elements and challenges in e-cigarette regulations from their respective countries.

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), National University of Singapore, has deepened its commitment to public health collaboration in Vietnam through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Health Strategy and Policy Institute (HSPI), under the Ministry of Health, Vietnam.

The MoU was signed during a two-day strategic retreat hosted in Hanoi. The retreat brought together senior representatives from SSHSPH and HSPI to explore opportunities for joint collaboration in research, policy engagement, and public health education.

HSPI is key in providing health policy advice, conducting research, and supporting the Vietnamese Ministry of Health in shaping national health priorities. The newly signed MoU will facilitate cooperation in areas such as health financing, health technology assessment (HTA), tobacco control policy, and capacity building through education and leadership training.

The retreat concluded with a strong commitment from both parties to implement a multi-year collaboration plan aimed at strengthening the health system in Vietnam and advancing regional public health objectives.

Established in 2019 as the 19th official NUS city chapter, the network has flourished with over 800 members and continues to grow in strength. The ceremonial turnover of leadership from the outgoing Executive Committee (ExCo) to the incoming 2025-2026 ExCo took place at the Sundowner Thanksgiving gathering in Taguig City.

As the second Chairperson and the first female leader of the chapter, Dr Cloma-Rosales shared her vision and guiding principles to enhance the network’s impact and engagement over the next two years.

Wishing her and the new ExCo a successful and inspiring term ahead!