Singapore has one of the fastest ageing populations in the world. By 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 and above. An ageing population coupled with a rapid fertility rate decline puts pressure on our healthcare system. Can we find ways to slow down ageing and at the same time, investigate the costsRead more
Shaping the Future of Ageing in Singapore Read More »
As the world gradually recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, many cannot help but wonder what more can be done to safeguard our healthcare systems and prepare for the next global health crisis. After all, it is a question of ‘when’ it will happen, not ‘if’. The 10th instalment of the Public Health Thought Leadership Dialogue
Public Health Thought Leadership Dialogue: Future Proofing Public Health Care Read More »
While the COVID-19 pandemic has advanced areas including vaccine science and global strategies on reduction of transmission of virus, it has similarly exposed inherent structural deficiencies such as vaccine inequality and mismanagement by governments. As wildlife consumption returns in parts of Asia, the threat of outbreaks similar to COVID-19 remains. Climate change and deforestation have
After COVID-19: Are We Prepared For The Next Pandemic? Read More »
Let’s Talk Public Health with Assoc Prof Adeline Seow Read More »
The number of dengue cases reported so far this year has already exceeded that of 2021’s in total, and is steadily creeping towards the levels in 2020 when Singapore saw its worst outbreak. Why is this happening despite efforts by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the public in mosquito control? And what more can
Why is there another dengue outbreak in Singapore despite all our efforts? Read More »
Building on the rich discussions and conversations at the Precision Public Health Asia 2021 Conference on the importance of data sharing in the health sector, the School collaborated with the Precision Public Health Asia Society to gather views, insights and advice from more than 30 experts representing different countries from the Asia Pacific region and
White Paper on Responsible Data Sharing in Health and Healthcare Read More »
SSHSPH Alumna, Professor Leo Yee Sin (Public Health ’13), Knighted by French government Read More »
The recent Healthier SG initiative presented at the Committee of Supply (COS) envisioned Singapore’s future health system as “One person, one family doctor, one care plan” by encouraging Singaporeans to enrol with a family doctor close to where they live. This national enrolment programme will be coordinated by the three local healthcare clusters. More than
Healthier SG: Leveraging the workplace Read More »
We are proud to announce that Dr Raymond Lim has been recognised among JCI Singapore’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons in addition to receiving the Merit Award for Academic Leadership. JCI is a global non-profit organisation that comprises young and passionate individuals that are eager and determined to make positive differences and meaningful contributions to their
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