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Peptides are rapidly gaining popularity beyond medicine, promoted to consumers for purposes ranging from longevity and beauty to cognition and physical performance. Approved peptide-based therapies have an established place in modern medicine. They are supported by scientific evidence, manufactured under strict quality standards and used for clearly defined medical purposes. The concern lies in theRead more

We were delighted to welcome over 30 participants from across the healthcare and government sectors to the Basic Outbreak Rapid Response course, held on 20–22 July and 27–28 July 2026. Led by Associate Professor Steven Ooi, this foundational SG FETP training introduced participants to key principles and practical tools in field epidemiology and rapid outbreak

Public health professionals play a vital role in addressing complex health challenges at the local, regional and global levels. The multidisciplinary, practice-focused Master of Public Health (MPH) equips you with the expertise and practical skills to translate evidence into action and improve population health. Why choose the NUS MPH? Interdisciplinary curriculum spanning epidemiology, health policy,

We were delighted to welcome Doctor in Public Health students from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak last week for a meaningful exchange on public health systems. The meeting was a platform to learn more about how countries manage the public health systems, contributing to possible areas of research. Prof Alex Cook, Vice Dean of Global Health, spoke

We are delighted to share that Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying and Ms Chen Po Jan have been recognised in the National Day Awards 2026 for their excellence, dedication and service to the nation.   Presented annually, the National Day Awards honour individuals who have made significant contributions to Singapore through public service, education, social

The Asia Centre for Health Security (ACHS) has opened applications for the 2027 intake of the ACHS Fellowship Programme! ACHS is an academic think tank based at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore (NUS). Through collaborative research, education initiatives, and capacity-building, ACHS is dedicated to preventing and mitigating future

Singapore turns 61!   From all of us at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, we wish you and your family good health, joy and a happy National Day! Majulah Singapura!

A warm welcome to the newest members of our School community from the MPH, MScHEOR, GDPH, MSc and PhD programmes! Student Orientation 2026 marks an especially meaningful milestone as we welcome the inaugural cohort of our MSc in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (MScHEOR). Addressing the new cohort, our Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying, highlighted

On 29 July 2026, our faculty from the NUS School of Public Health, Prof Alex Cook, Assoc Prof Piya Hanvoravongchai, Assoc Prof Cynthia Chen, Assoc Prof Winston Chin and Asst Prof Ian Ang, met the delegation from Peking University and Peking Union Medical College to discuss health systems reform. The delegation shared research work on

Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in healthcare, playing a critical role in informing decisions on which medicines, vaccines, and medical technologies are subsidised and reimbursed within public healthcare systems. Join Assoc Prof Alec Morton in Chennai for a masterclass exploring the evolving role of HEOR, how artificial intelligence