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How did the Zika virus trigger a recent outbreak in Singapore? Infectious diseases experts say this could be a mystery, as existing tests are unreliable for infections more than two weeks old. “If a compatible mosquito bites someone who has the virus in his or her blood, the mosquito becomes infected. After about a week,Read more

The term ‘inclusive growth’ has come under the spotlight, with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals’ vision of eradicating poverty. But what is meant by the term ‘inclusive growth’ and who does it aim to include? Inclusive growth must include the poor at every stage, from defining the problem to developing the solution, and efforts must

Red meat intake may lead to an increased risk of developing kidney failure, a study led by Professor Koh Woon Puay of NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and Duke-NUS Medical School has found. Substituting one serving of red meat with other sources of protein, such as poultry, fish or plant-based food, may reduce the risk

The NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University on 15 January 2016. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Professor Chia Kee Seng, Dean, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, and Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, Dean, Faculty of

It was a joyous and certainly unforgettable occasion for the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) Class of 2016 on 10 July as they marked a significant milestone in both their lives and public health journeys at the NUS Commencement Ceremony. Held at the University Cultural Centre, this year the School graduated

Tuberculosis, or TB for short, is a bacterium typically spread by prolonged and close contact with a person with active pulmonary (lung) TB. Most contain the bacterium without any outward manifestations – also termed latent TB, which is non-infectious. A handful of people with latent TB will progress to develop active symptoms, usually months to years

Diabetes in Singapore is on the rise, and younger Singaporeans are becoming diabetic at a younger age. Research studies conducted by the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health have found that 34% of the young adults aged 24 to 35 would be susceptible to diabetes by the age of 65. “Usually, the peak

Professor John Ioannidis, C. F. Rehnborg Professor in Disease Prevention at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Prevention Research Centre, delivered a talk as part of the School’s Public Health Thought Leadership Dialogue on Capturing the Value of Prevention on 18 May 2016. Professor Chia Kee Seng, Dean of the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of

Congratulations to Associate Professor Gerald Koh on receiving the Outstanding Educator Award 2016 at the University Awards on 29 April 2016! The University Awards represent the highest tribute to excellence in educating and nurturing talent, advancing knowledge and fostering innovation, and contributing to country and society. The Outstanding Educator Award is the highest University-level award for teaching excellence which recognises

Health Minister Gan Kim Yong recently declared a war on diabetes, a disease which estimates suggest will affect 1 million Singaporeans by 2050 if nothing is done to reverse this trend. Research conducted by the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and University of Southern California also estimates the cost of diabetes in