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The World Economic Forum reported that #climatechange is likely to cause an additional 14.5 million fatalities and $12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide by 2050.

Climate change can directly and indirectly impact public health, exacerbating half of #infectiousdiseases and affecting both air and water quality.

Hear from Assistant Professor Yann Felix Boucher as he delves into the innovative use of data and technology to drive climate change research and discusses the impact of climate change on vulnerable countries.

On 28 March 2024, the Centre for Environment and Occupational Health (CEOH) collaborated with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) to host a Practice Exam Workshop at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Led by Professor David Koh and Professor Anselm Su, the workshop provided comprehensive preparation for the Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine Objective Structured Practical Examination (MFOM OSPE). It featured case scenarios, patient interactions, report writing exercises, and personalized feedback from experienced professionals. The workshop served as an invaluable resource for candidates taking the MFOM exams, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed.

The COVID-19 pandemic showed the detrimental consequences of the lack of understanding of public health measures. Throughout the pandemic, governmental measures such as lockdowns, social distancing, and mask requirements were met with scepticism, doubt and unwillingness to comply.

Yet, it was also an opportunity to observe the correlation between the prevalence of public health education and compliance with public health measures. Hence birthed the creation of a card game as an easy and fun way to educate the public about the effectiveness of public health measures in tackling the pandemic and the importance of global cooperation.

Hear from Associate Professor Yann Felix Boucher and Dr Anna Szucs as they share more about the Lockdown! Card game in a webinar hosted by the American Society for Microbiology.

On 5 Apr 2024, 27 experts from various Singapore ministries, agencies and hospitals came together to share insights from the latest research on the impacts of vaping and to discuss ways to address the vaping issue in Singapore.

The Centre for Occupational & Environmental Health (CEOH), led by Associate Professor Ng Wee Tong, welcomed a delegation of 22 occupational health nurses from the Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, on 9 April 2024.

Their visit was part of a comprehensive study trip aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in occupational health. During the trip, they also visited Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Natsteel.

It’s through meaningful exchanges like these that we foster global collaboration and advance the field of occupational health. Here’s to many more fruitful exchanges in the future!

The global health landscape is evolving, presenting challenges such as climate change, deteriorating macroeconomic conditions, and the need for sustainable health financing.
Gavi and its partner countries are facing the need for significant policy shifts to address these challenges and ensure equitable and sustainable immunization.
Hear from Professor Alec Morton and other esteemed experts as they outline a proposal for a New Compact between Gavi and partner countries, in line with the core approach of prioritising country ownership and financing of the highest priority vaccines while health aid is provided at the margin.

Amidst the persistent threat of third-hand smoke permeating households, it’s crucial to address the hidden health risks lurking within our living spaces.
Annually, 1.3 million deaths worldwide underscore the severity of this issue. Although smokers attempt to reduce exposure by smoking in designated areas or opening windows, these measures are inadequate against the detrimental effects of smoke residue.
Hear from Assistant Professor Yvette Van Der Eijk, as she delves into the implications of third-hand smoke exposure and unveils strategies for creating smoke-free homes in Singapore.

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rayahu Mahzam clarified the latest data on vaping-related offences and enforcement efforts in Singapore.
Amidst ongoing concerns surrounding vaping-related offenses in Singapore, questions persist regarding the efficacy of enforcement measures.
Hear from Assistant Professor Yvette Van Der Ejik as she shared insights on the implications of legal, regulated markets in relation to the current ban in an interview.

Climate change has a profound effect on the risk of contracting diseases.
Studies conducted locally suggest that higher humidity elevates the risk of melioidosis and #respiratorydiseases, while warmer conditions decrease the likelihood of respiratory infections and dengue, among other illnesses.
Hear from Assistant Professor Seow Wei Jie as she sheds light on the findings from 14 environmental epidemiology studies, which examined how environmental changes affect the relative risk of disease contraction.

To tackle #dengue, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia have unleashed special mosquitoes injected with bacteria. However, cases are still on the rise.
As of 23 March 2024, Singapore has recorded a total of 4,817 dengue cases for the year. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the number of dengue-related deaths in 2023 reached 100, almost twice the figure from 2022.
Hear from Professor Hsu Li Yang and Assistant Professor Borame Dickens as they share their insights on the evolving dengue situation in Singapore and delve into innovative strategies to combat its spread.