Upcoming Events
April 2026
Chikungunya: epidemiology, viral evolution, preparedness and response
Chikungunya is re-emerging across the Asia-Pacific region, presenting renewed challenges for public health systems.
- Webinar
May 2026
Book Launch of “A Long Vigil” & Fireside Chat with Prof Leo Yee Sin
A book launch of “A Long Vigil”, written by Prof Leo Yee Sin, Senior Advisor at NCID and NHG, and Professor at NUS SSHSPH and NTU. The book illustrates Prof Leo’s learning journey and responses to major and minor infectious disease outbreaks, including SARS, H1N1 influenza, dengue fever, and COVID-19.
- Book Launch
Developing a Maximum Containment Laboratory
During this session, Adj A/Prof Gladys Tan, Director of the Biological Defence Programme, DSO National Laboratories, will explain how Singapore has been strengthening its laboratory capability to include a maximum containment laboratory, as well as the biosafety and biosecurity risks that need to be recognised and mitigated.
- Webinar
August 2026
Biosecurity Simulation Exercise (BSX 2026)
This tabletop simulation exercise aims to enhance inter-sectoral and inter-disciplinary preparedness for laboratory biosafety and biosecurity and deliberate biothreat events.
- Course
Past Events
June 2025
Understanding the Prevalence and Potential for Transmission of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Australia
The MIDSEA Council, in partnership with Temasek Foundation, is pleased to invite you to the 18th session of our 2025/2026 webinar series.
- Global Health
Global Health Security Law Course
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical role of law in shaping global health responses. As pandemics and health emergencies continue to evolve, legal frameworks must adapt to ensure effective and equitable action.
- Global Health
May 2025
Novel Approaches to Strengthening Analytics & Modelling Capacity
Join us in forum with Sir Jeremy Farrar, who will share his insights on how multisectoral approaches can drive innovation and impact in global health.
- Global Health
In Conversation with Sir Jeremy Farrar
Join us in forum with Sir Jeremy Farrar, who will share his insights on how multisectoral approaches can drive innovation and impact in global health.
- Global Health
April 2025
Bridging Global Gaps in Infectious Disease Modelling
Dr. Oliver Morgan is Director of the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin, a €120m initiative enhancing global detection of health threats through better data, analytics, and decision-making.
- Global Health
Digital Technologies for Epidemic Intelligence
How do risks change during an emerging infectious disease threat? Traditional surveillance methods demonstrate specific limitations when applies to complex or rapidly evolving outbreak situations.
- Global Health
