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There are still numerous countries in South and South-east Asia that are struggling to cope with the burden from the rising prevalence of chronic diseases. In today's interconnected world, contributing to the health of other countries is an important part of active global citizenship.

At the inaugural Commencement ceremony held on 6 July 2023, the School’s freshly minted graduates celebrated their new milestone in the presence of fellow school mates, faculty, and distinguished guests.The ceremony marked not only the completion of their academic journey but also the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, one filled with endless opportunities to make a positive impact on public health. NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye congratulated the graduates, “I am confident that our graduates have the skills, knowledge, and training, and possess the qualities ofRead more

The National University of Singapore (NUS) today conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science on Dr Margaret Chan, Emeritus Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Founding Dean of Vanke School of Public Health at Tsinghua University, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to strengthening public health systems and exemplary leadership in addressing global health emergencies. The President of the Republic of Singapore and NUS Chancellor, Madam Halimah Yacob, presented the honorary degree to Dr Chan at a special conferment ceremony held at the University Cultural Centre, NUSRead more

More than 150 graduands, alumni, and faculty came together on 5th July for a joyous evening of celebration and reunion at the AlumNite 2023 Pre-Commencement Celebrations held at Amara Singapore. On this special occasion, our graduands celebrated a key milestone surrounded by their loved ones as they embark on the next chapter of their public health journeys. We were honoured to have Dr Margaret Chan, Emeritus Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Founding Dean of Vanke School of Public Health at Tsinghua University, grace the event as anRead more

Interested in participating in healthy brain ageing study? We are looking for people who are: 1) Aged 45 to 85; 2) Of Chinese, Malay or Indian ethnicity; 3) Without physical disability; 4) Without existing dementia or other significant neurological diseases; 5) Without other serious medical conditions. In the study, you will take following assessments once a year for 3 times: 1) Comprehensive neuropsychological test; 2) Questionnaire of lifestyle and physical examination; 3) Blood biomarkers related to dementia. And an MRI scan on the brain will be provided if you meetRead more

A new research unit which specialises in early HTA, Medical Innovation Development and Assessment Support (MIDAS), was also established to support and advance medical innovation development by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, identifying promising medical technologies, promoting cutting-edge research, facilitating translational efforts, and demonstrating the economic value of early-stage medical innovations. The operation of MIDAS will be supported by HITAP and the School.

Prof Hsu has made significant impact in his research especially in the areas of surveillance and control of antimicrobial resistant (AMR). His impressive research has earned him the reputation as the “go to person” in infectious disease clinical practice and research in NUS and Singapore. He is currently the first Vice Dean of Global Health in SSHSPH and leads the Global Health Office to support SSHSPH’s regional and global health education and research work.

The 2023 Agenda for Sustainable Development is transformative. It is a plan of action for the people, planet and prosperity. The health of people is central to all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but these are encountering major challenges and roadblocks because of the recent pandemic, crowded global health infrastructure, poor health governance, inertia and inaction by governments and partners, with people around the world confronted with the prospect of health inequities and continued systemic poverty.

On the 26th of May 2023, the National Cohorts Office had the privilege of hosting a seminar featuring four established guest speakers, namely, Dr Joe McNamara, Head of Cohort Strategy, Medical Research Council, UK, Professor Per Hall, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institute, Sweden, Professor Andrew Morris, Director, Health Data Research UK and Ms Koh Mingshi, Director, Chief Health Scientist Office, Ministry of Health, Singapore.

Join expert Thai policymakers & stakeholders for a discussion on the successes of strategic health purchasing for UHC in Thailand. This webinar is organised in collaboration with Thammasat University Faculty of Economics (Bangkok).

On 11 April 2023, the research team led by Alvin Chua, Pami Shrestha and Helena Legido-Quigley, together with the Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (APO) conducted a workshop/policy dialogue to discuss the development and implementation of the national action plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in a selection of Asian countries. The event provided an opportunity for participants to share and discuss (1) research findings from the individual country analyses of the NAPs, (2) lessons learnt and best practices in AMR management, (3) AMR research priorities, and (4) how to keep AMR in the political agenda.

In a generous act of philanthropy, the TL Whang Foundation has graciously donated a gift to the School to enable deserving students to further their academic pursuits in public health. The prestigious TL Whang Foundation Master of Public Health Scholarship covers tuition fees and a monthly stipend for full-time candidates who are citizens of Thailand and Vietnam, in particular candidates who demonstrate potential for community impact. TL Whang Foundation’s directors, Mr Whang Shang Ying and Ms Chan Chia Lin, visited the School on 5 May 2023 and were warmly receivedRead more