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Author: Ryan Rachmad Nugraha, Doctoral Researcher at Center for Population, Family and Health, University of Antwerp Strategic Purchasing (SP) in healthcare refers to a purchasing system that efficiently addresses ‘what’ to buy, ‘how’ to buy, and ‘from whom’ to buy to achieve the best possible health outcomes. This can include the purchasing of healthcare services, equipment, medicines, healthcare support services, and more. Through strategic purchasing, countries can allocate their resources for healthcare efficiently, particularly when facing constraints. This includes Indonesia, a country with a huge population yet limited healthcare resources.Read more

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (NUS SSHSPH) and Tsinghua University Vanke School of Public Health (Tsinghua VSPH) focusing on expanding collaboration between the two institutions to promote joint research and development activities. The signing ceremony took place on 29 April 2023, during a visit by a delegation from NUS SSHSPH to Tsinghua VSPH in Beijing, China. Prof Margaret Chan, Founding Dean of Tsinghua VSPH, and Prof Teo Yik Ying, Dean of NUS SSHSPH, signed the MOU on behalfRead more

Join us for the next instalment of the ‘Women in Global Health’ webinar series, as Professor Marcia Inhorn (Yale University) shares her latest research on egg freezing. Prof Inhorn’s findings highlight the role of Medical Anthropology in global health and shed light on how technology, race and religion influence assisted reproduction. Date & time: 19 April 2023, 9am SGT

The Ministry of Health introduced a Cancer Drug List (CDL) of clinically proven and more cost-effective cancer treatments in Sep 2022. This came after a major review of MediShield Life which found that Singapore’s expenditure on cancer drugs grew by 20 per cent annually from 2016 to 2019. All Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) from private insurers that are purchased or renewed from Apr 1 will only cover treatments on an approved cancer drug list. How will the new policy affect patients undergoing treatment? In the long run, can this beRead more

“In Doctors without Borders, I was an intern under the Operations Support Unit and was given the opportunity to plan and execute the first phase of a research and stakeholder mapping project on emergency preparedness and response in Singapore,” shared Quek Hui Yi. Hui Yi had always felt the calling to make a real difference in the lives of others. She was keen to contribute to reducing health inequities and disparities in Singapore and the region. Enrolling in the Second Major in Public Health has allowed her to build aRead more

MIDSEA Council would like to extend their invitation to all to the 6th session of the 2022/23 webinar series on 19 April 2023. In this session, Dr Angkana Huang from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health will be sharing some experiences working as a researcher in Thailand. Sign up now here. You are welcome to share this invitation with your network to join this dialogue. For any queries, please feel free to contact Crystal (crystal.chua@nus.edu.sg).

Vaping has been heralded as the ultimate solution to the tobacco crisis. However, is vaping really the safer option or can it potentially trigger a new public health crisis of its own? There are many unknowns about vaping, including the chemicals that make up the vapor and their effect on physical health over the long term. Nicotine is the primary agent in e-cigarettes and is highly addictive. Hear from Assistant Professor Yvette van der Eijk from the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health as she contributes her expertRead more

On 6-10 March 2023, the School’s Global Health Office conducted a Workshop on Risks to Health Security, under the auspices of the Singapore-United States Third Country Training Programme.

Do you feel a calling to make a positive impact on the health of communities at home or around the world? If so, the Second Major in Public Health is the right fit for you! The comprehensive curriculum is designed to complement students’ first major, covering a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, health promotion and health systems. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme equips you with working knowledge of public health while grooming your soft skills and perspectives to work effectively as public health professionals. You’ll gain practical skillsRead more

A/Prof Tai Bee Choo, Dr Cynthia Chen, and Dr Cecilia Teng have been awarded the SSHSPH Teaching Excellence Award (Individual Award) AY2021/2022, which recognises faculty members who have excelled in teaching, and have shown a high level of performance, dedication and commitment to teaching and learning. Dr Jasper Tromp is the recipient of the SSHSPH Young Researcher Award for AY2021/2022. This award recognises junior faculty members who have demonstrated great potential in research and achieved research excellence. Dr Hannah Clapham is the recipient of the Saw Swee Hock School ofRead more

To work towards a healthier Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) will take a life-course approach to drive population health. The concept of population health – health for everyone in a defined population – is relatively new to Singapore and Southeast Asia. How does the concept translate to action and benefits for our citizens? Hear from Assistant Professor Clive Tan from the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health as he weighs in. Read the commentary here.