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To tackle #dengue, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia have unleashed special mosquitoes injected with bacteria. However, cases are still on the rise. As of 23 March 2024, Singapore has recorded a total of 4,817 dengue cases for the year. Meanwhile, in Malaysia,...

The National Population Health Survey 2022 revealed that only 37.6% of Singaporean women aged 50 to 69 had gone for a mammography in the past two years which is below the World Health Organization’s recommended level, with bottlenecks such as long...

The Law Enforcement and Other Matters Act contains provisions to expand the police’s power to apprehend someone undergoing a mental health crisis. These provisions stated that if a police officer reasonably believes that a person may be a...

Singapore's tuberculosis (TB) cases have decreased slightly to 1,201 in 2023, primarily affecting the elderly and males, including two cases of multi-drug resistant TB. Despite a slight decline, TB remains endemic, with 220 new diagnoses in early 2024. There is...

At a recent seminar organised by the Social Service Research Centre, Assoc Prof Mythily Subramaniam, emphasised the critical role interpersonal relationships, regular exercise and good eating habits in building mental resilience amongst youths. Gracing...

The 'Growing Up in Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes' (GUSTO) study—a collaboration between A*STAR’s Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, KKH, NUHS and NUS—has brought to light a health concern, that is, 18% of children in Singapore are on the path...

Congratulations to Associate Professor Mary Chong on her appointment as Programme Director of Master of Public Health (MPH) with effect from 1 Jan 2024. Mary is a distinguished researcher specialising in Maternal and Child Nutrition. With a background as...

Are you currently between the ages of 50 and 85, looking for a way to boost your well-being? The Urban Care Farming Study, a collaborative effort between the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, NParks, and HortiTherapeutics, invites you to join...

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...

We are excited to showcase the "Birthing on the Way'' project, led by Esther Sharma, PhD student at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and professional midwife. The project, supervised by our school faculty, Assoc Prof Natasha...

Congratulations to Associate Professor Mary Chong on her appointment as Programme Director of Master of Public Health (MPH) with effect from 1 Jan 2024. Mary is a distinguished researcher specialising in Maternal and Child Nutrition. With a background as...

Want to tackle real-world health challenges, both locally and globally? Then Public Heath may just be the calling for you! Explore what Public Health is and discover how a Minor or a Second Major in Public Health can enhance your major degree and...