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On 4–5 November, the School, together with Assoc Prof Wee Tong, attended the Fifth Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs), which focused on strengthening partnerships to advance health, equity, and resilience across the region.

The forum supports the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region’s new vision, Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies, under the Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW14).

A series of interactive pre-forum activities were also held to engage WHO officers and CC representatives. These sessions aimed to build a shared understanding of the new regional vision and GPW14, review WHO CC policies, and foster dialogue on future directions.

In a world where AI and data redefine how health systems operate, learning how to extract meaning, act ethically, and lead with empathy is what sets you apart. Postgraduate education today must move beyond knowledge accumulation to judgement, insight and human connection.

At NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, our programmes empower professionals to lead change across health systems, policy, and research:

🎓 Master of Public Health (MPH) – Designed for professionals ready to navigate complex public-health systems. Students learn not just epidemiology and biostatistics, but how to interpret insights, communicate across cultures and lead ethically.

🎓 MSc in Health Economics & Outcomes Research (MScHEOR) – A programme built for the era of data and value in healthcare. Graduates gain skills in cost-effectiveness, real-world data, market access and bridging research to policy and practice.

“Climate Change” has become a daily conversation topic — yet its profound impact on public health often goes unnoticed. From dengue outbreaks to shifting disease burdens, no region is immune. Rising temperatures may even set the stage for the next pandemic.

To address these urgent challenges, the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), National University of Singapore (NUS) are hosting an evening panel discussion and networking dinner on:

📅 12 November 2025
📍 Park Avenue Rochester Hotel, Singapore
🕔 Event: 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM (Please arrive 15 minutes earlier for on-site registration)

This event will explore how climate change affects health across Asia and Europe, fostering dialogue between academia, policymakers, and public health experts. Together, we aim to raise awareness, bridge science and policy, and spark collaboration for more resilient health systems.

Join us to:
✅ Understand how climate change drives infectious disease risks
✅ Exchange ideas across regions and disciplines
✅ Build connections for action and adaptation
🔔 Please register by 6 November 2025 to secure your place!
👉 Register here: https://asiaeuropefoundation.formstack.com/forms/ccph2025
ℹ️ For more information: https://asef.org/projects/climatehealth2025/

he SPH2801 course offered our students a meaningful opportunity to explore Cambodia’s healthcare landscape firsthand. Through site visits to both public and private health facilities, students gained valuable insights into the country’s healthcare structure, the challenges it faces, and the cultural factors that influence health behaviours and perceptions.

The experiential learning journey also deepened understanding of key public health issues such as HIV, Tuberculosis, and chronic diseases, and how these are managed within local contexts. What made the trip especially impactful was the opportunity for direct engagement with communities and individuals living with these conditions—providing a human perspective to classroom concepts.

This immersive experience underscored that while Cambodia’s healthcare system differs from Singapore’s, there is much to learn from the country’s resilience, community solidarity, and unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes

As Asia faces new health challenges — from climate change to ageing populations — the need for skilled public-health leaders has never been greater.

At NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, our postgraduate programmes empower professionals to lead change across health systems, policy, and research:

🎓 Master of Public Health (MPH) – Develop the analytical, leadership and communication skills to address real-world public health issues in Asia.
🎓 MSc in Health Economics & Outcomes Research (MSc HEOR) – Singapore’s only specialised programme in HEOR, equipping graduates to drive evidence-based decision-making and health technology assessment across the region.

In an exclusive interview, Assoc Prof Mary Chong and Assoc Prof Alec Morton share their insights on new frontiers of public health training.

On 27 Oct, Dean Prof Teo Yik Ying delivered the prestigious André Allard Memorial Lecture during the International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM) 2025, which brings together global experts to explore the future of health, safety, and wellbeing in aviation and space travel.

In his lecture titled “Defining the future of global systems governing health and wellbeing of populations: Amidst the revolution in aviation and space travel.”, Prof Teo discussed how post-World War II global governance frameworks that were established to maintain peace, security, and public health are now being tested by modern challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and rapid technological advancements in aviation and space travel. He also highlighted the importance of international collaboration and resilient global standards to safeguard population health in an increasingly interconnected world.

The NUS Cambodia Programme, represented by Associate Professor Siyan Yi and Ms Esabelle Yam, attended the Shanghai Medical Forum organised by Fudan University on 17 to 19 October 2025.

In conjunction with the forum, the Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (APO) Consortium, led by Fudan University, with members from the NUS SSHSPH, the National Social Protection Council from the Cambodia Ministry of Economy and Finance, the University of Melbourne, the University of Dhaka, and the ASEAN Institute for Health Development, met for an inaugural meeting.

The consortium will work on addressing inequities in health caused by gender, social disparities, being uncounted, or unreached to support and engage with policymakers and researchers in the member countries on various initiatives, including long-term care and health technology assessment.