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At the Commencement ceremony on 14 July 2024, the School’s newly graduated students celebrated their remarkable achievement at the University Cultural Centre auditorium, in the proud presence of their schoolmates, faculty, and distinguished guests. This momentous occasion marked the triumphant culmination of their academic journey and the auspicious beginning of a new chapter, filled with boundless opportunities to make a significant impact on public health.

In Malaysia, a newly identified malaria parasite similar to HIV has already infected thousands. Originating from monkeys, this mosquito-borne parasitic threat is emerging from the lush rainforest to infect humans. Scientists are now investigating the situation amid fears that it could eventually spread between humans.

While Malaysia has eliminated ‘normal’ malaria, since 2011, over 25,000 people in the region have contracted the simian parasite, which causes intense nausea, malaise, fever, and sometimes death.Will there be a persistent spread of this monkey malaria and human-to-human transmission in the near future?

Hear from Assoc Prof Kimberly Fornace as she shares her expert opinion on disease transmission and malaria elimination.

The Modelling Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia (MIDSEA) Summer School, Workshop and Symposium, a 10-day event focused on infectious disease modelling in Southeast Asia, commenced on 19 June, 2024, at the International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (CSE) in Vietnam. This collaborative effort, organised by the Vietnam Science Association and MIDSEA researchers, attracted over 70 scientists and postgraduate students from 17 countries.

Throughout the event, prominent researchers presented a diverse array of studies and lectures on infectious disease models, with the ultimate goal of enhancing preparedness for future outbreaks in the region.

Notably, Vice Dean (Research), Prof Alex Cook, delivered two lectures sharing his research and expertise on models and statistics of prevalent infectious diseases in Southeast Asia, including dengue fever, influenza, and other respiratory illnesses.

Depending on their choice of insurance provider, individuals who purchase an Integrated Shield Plan (IP) for private hospital treatment can end up paying a staggering difference of more than $85,000 over their lifetimes.

This substantial disparity underscores the importance of careful consideration when selecting an IP provider.

IP is an optional health coverage provided by private insurance companies, typically for stays in A or B1-type wards in public or private hospitals. Recent data published by MOH shows significant premium variations even among plans categorised under the same ward class, as both coverage and pricing are determined by the insurer.

Hear from Assoc Prof Wee Hwee Lin and Asst Prof Cynthia Chen as they discuss how individuals can evaluate their options, in consideration of long-term healthcare expenses, when choosing insurers.

Heartiest congratulations to Prof Saw Seang Mei, who was recently honoured as one of Asia’s Top 50 Women Tech Leaders at the Inaugural Asia Women Tech Leaders Award (AWTLA) event. Held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands on the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March), the event showcased the exceptional achievements of women at the forefront of technological breakthroughs and innovations across Asia.

The first instalment of the Alumni Professional Update Series (ALPUS) took place on 21 Feb 2023, garnering more than 50 alumni and faculty members for the pilot event. ALPUS is an initiative to keep the Master of Public Health (MPH) alumni updated on contemporary developments in the fields of public health and occupational health. This is part of the School’s mission to actively promote and support lifelong learning in its students and alumni. Following a scrumptious networking dinner, the audience was treated to an insightful and thought-provoking session on the

Our warmest congratulations to members of the School who were honoured with their National Awards (COVID-19) by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The awards were given to individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and made outstanding contributions to the national fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. We are proud to announce that the eight faculty members have been conferred the awards under the following categories: The Public Administration Medal (COVID-19) Associate Professor Alexander Richard Cook – The Public Administration Medal (Silver) (COVID-19) Associate Professor

The NUS Giving Experience Leadership Series, “Never Again!” Plugging the Health System Gaps in Asia, took place on 25 August 2022. The enlightening session saw leading professors from the school reveal the gaps in health systems; with workforce, information/research, and leadership gaps being the key issues communities in Asia currently face. Special thanks to the following esteemed speakers: Professor Teo Yik Ying (moderator), Dean, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore Professor David Heymann, Chair of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Infectious Hazards (STAG-IH)