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COVID-19 is one of the biggest threats to public health in recent years. For Singapore, another worry to our healthcare system is non-communicable diseases such as stroke, diabetes and heart diseases. Thus, it is pivotal that we move towards population health, shifting our focus from primary care to disease prevention. In the eighth episode of Innovating for the Future, we hear from NUS professors including our Dean, Professor Teo Yik Ying, Vice Dean (Research), Associate Professor Alex Cook and Vice Dean (Global Health), Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, on howRead more

Singapore has one of the fastest ageing populations in the world. By 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 and above. An ageing population coupled with a rapid fertility rate decline puts pressure on our healthcare system. Can we find ways to slow down ageing and at the same time, investigate the costs of ageing and the impact of work and retirement on health? In the seventh episode of Innovating for the Future, we hear from NUS professors including our faculty, Assistant Professor Cynthia Chen, on shaping theRead more

As the world gradually recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, many cannot help but wonder what more can be done to safeguard our healthcare systems and prepare for the next global health crisis. After all, it is a question of ‘when’ it will happen, not ‘if’. The 10th instalment of the Public Health Thought Leadership Dialogue (PHTLD) held on 2 June 2022 featured guest speaker Mr Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Health for Malaysia, who spoke on the topic of Future Proofing Public Health Care. The 90-minute-long event held at MD1 TahirRead more

While the COVID-19 pandemic has advanced areas including vaccine science and global strategies on reduction of transmission of virus, it has similarly exposed inherent structural deficiencies such as vaccine inequality and mismanagement by governments. As wildlife consumption returns in parts of Asia, the threat of outbreaks similar to COVID-19 remains. Climate change and deforestation have increased contact between animals and humans, increasing the risk. While the end of the COVID-19 pandemic looks near in sight, is the world prepared for future outbreaks? Have we learnt our lessons or will weRead more

The number of dengue cases reported so far this year has already exceeded that of 2021’s in total, and is steadily creeping towards the levels in 2020 when Singapore saw its worst outbreak. Why is this happening despite efforts by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the public in mosquito control? And what more can we do to play our part in keeping vigilance in Singapore’s fight against dengue? Assistant Professor Hannah Clapham and Associate Professor Alex Cook, Vice Dean (Research), weigh in. Read the full commentary here: Why isRead more

Building on the rich discussions and conversations at the Precision Public Health Asia 2021 Conference on the importance of data sharing in the health sector, the School collaborated with the Precision Public Health Asia Society to gather views, insights and advice from more than 30 experts representing different countries from the Asia Pacific region and professional background in a series of roundtable discussions. From the rich perspective and insights shared, the School and the Society developed a White Paper on Responsible Data Sharing in Health and Healthcare, which provides aRead more

The recent Healthier SG initiative presented at the Committee of Supply (COS) envisioned Singapore’s future health system as “One person, one family doctor, one care plan” by encouraging Singaporeans to enrol with a family doctor close to where they live. This national enrolment programme will be coordinated by the three local healthcare clusters. More than 70 per cent of Singapore’s resident population are in the labour force and our workforce is ageing. It is therefore crucial for family doctors to recognise the role of work on the health and wellbeingRead more

We are proud to announce that Dr Raymond Lim has been recognised among JCI Singapore’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons in addition to receiving the Merit Award for Academic Leadership. JCI is a global non-profit organisation that comprises young and passionate individuals that are eager and determined to make positive differences and meaningful contributions to their communities. Every year, JCI selects ten outstanding young persons under 40 from a variety of fields to inspire everyone to be better and to realise their full potential as active citizens. For Dr Raymond Lim,Read more

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Clive Tan on being awarded the Equity Initiative Fellowship! Launched in 2016, the Equity Initiative (EI) Fellowship programme nurtures and empowers young leaders to pursue and advocate social justice for health in Southeast Asia. The programme brings together a diverse group of professionals who have demonstrated commitment, dedication and enthusiasm for leading change for health equity. Like many others in the world, Southeast Asian societies are confronting various health equity challenges ranging from ensuring universal access to primary healthcare; developing pro-equity health financing policies; tackling the urgentRead more