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Associate Professor Jeannette Lee and Dr Judy Sng were awarded the NUHS Teaching Excellence Award at the annual NUHS Educators’ Day. This year’s theme was “Education at the Heart of Incredible Care”. This was chosen to remind us of the pivotal role educators play in mentoring our young healthcare professionals and equipping them with support, training, and the right mindset. NUHS Educators’ Day is a platform to appreciate and celebrate the successes of our educators for their dedication and perseverance in giving their very best to nurture budding learners.

The NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health is organising the Public Health Thought Leadership Dialogue: Creating a Smokefree Future on 11 October 2022, Tuesday, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. The Keynote address on New Zealand’s Smokefree 2025 Action Plan will be delivered by The Honourable Dr Ayesha Verrall, Minister for COVID-19; Research, Science and Innovation; Seniors and Associate Minister for Health, New Zealand. Prior to entering parliament in 2020, Dr Verrall was an infectious diseases physician at Wellington Hospital and epidemiologist at the University of Otago. She served onRead more

Become a Master of the Future Economies. Explore how a prestigious National University of Singapore (NUS) Master’s Degree helps you take advantage of the opportunities emerging with the Digital Economy, Green Economy, Care Economy, Industry 4.0 Economy and more. Join our two-day NUS Postgraduate by Coursework Fair 2022 (NUS PGCF 2022) on 4 & 5 Oct for: – Masterclass Webinars on trending topics – Information Sessions about NUS Master’s Degree by Coursework programmes – Consultation on programmes, admission requirements, application procedures and more – Contest with iPad Air Grand PrizeRead more

On 30th August 2022, a delegation of faculty members from the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health travelled to Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, for school visits. The delegation was led by Hsu Li Yang, Vice Dean (Global Health), and supported by Kiesha Prem, Visiting Research Fellow. The main objective of the trip was to touch base with established institutions to learn more about the public health practices in the country as well as to discuss research and educational collaborations. They visited the Lao Tropical and Public HealthRead more

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)Read more

The International Advisory Panel (IAP) was held on 23rd and 24th August 2022. The School’s respective offices presented a stock take of the progress and achievements made collectively over the past years as well as addressed the upcoming developments and future challenges that the School will be facing. The IAP Chairman is Dr Margaret Chan, inaugural Dean of the Tsinghua University Vanke School of Public Health and former Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Three other esteemed panel members joined the meetings. They were: – Professor Ellen J. MacKenzie,Read more

Assistant Professor Hannah Clapham will assume leadership of the School’s Infectious Diseases programme, effective from 1 September 2022. In her new role, Hannah will be responsible for the programme’s research capabilities as well as work very closely with the School leadership and faculty to further expand and strengthen the quality and vitality of the programme’s stakeholder networks. Hannah’s complex modelling work on flaviviruses, specifically Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis (JE), and more recently COVID-19, has made a major impact on international and national efforts on infectious disease control and vaccination asRead more

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the ongoing monkeypox situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The classification is the highest alert that the WHO can issue following a surge in cases worldwide. Hear from Dr Rayner Tan, Visiting Research Fellow of NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, as he weighs in on who is at risk of being infected, clarifies misconceptions on how the virus is spread, and how we can prevent or minimise infection. Find out more here.

The NUHS Tribute Night is back after two years! At this year’s awards ceremony, NUHS staff were recognised for their invaluable contributions to the Singapore healthcare system through patient care, research, and education. Minister of Health, Mr Ong Ye Kung, graced the event as the Guest of Honour. The School’s award winners this year include Vice Dean (Research), Associate Professor Alex Cook, Assistant Professor Cynthia Chen Huijun, and Assistant Professor Hannah Clapham. Associate Professor Alex Cook was conferred the NUHS Mochtar Riady Pinnacle Research Excellence Award. This award recognises individualsRead more

Please join us in extending our warmest congratulations to the following recipients on their National Day Awards 2022.  Professor Teo Yik Ying, Dean Ms Soh Moira, Assistant Manager, Education Office Mdm Kee Bee Tin, Management Assistant Officer, Administration & Facilities The Awards recognise public servants’ various forms of merit and service to Singapore in their respective areas of contribution. Professor Teo Yik Ying was conferred the Public Administration Medal (Silver). The Medal was instituted in 1963 and is awarded to persons for outstanding efficiency, competence and industry. Ms Soh MoiraRead more

In-person Student Orientation is back in full force after a two-year hiatus! The School is excited to welcome our new batch of Master of Public Health (MPH) and Graduate Diploma in Applied Epidemiology (GDAE) students to join the SSHSPH family. The four-day orientation programme kicked off with an introduction to the MPH and GDAE programme curriculum, an exploratory campus tour and fun-filled student life activities. The freshmen thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and professors. It concluded on a high note with a scrumptious welcome dinner,Read more

19 countries have implemented plain tobacco packaging policy, a law that requires tobacco products to be sold in drab-coloured, standardised packs with massive health warnings plastered on them. However, this does not apply to cigarette sticks. Tobacco companies have been using a variety of features to increase the appeal of cigarettes such as added flavours, nicotine, and attractive designs. As tobacco companies pay more attention to cigarette sticks, is it time for health leaders to consider a “plain cigarettes” policy? Read more here. Photo: Ministry of Health