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Over the past decade, youth mental health issues have surged. The World Health Organisation estimates that one in seven 10- to 19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global disease burden in this age group....

On 6 November 2024, Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung graced the High-level Meeting on Risk Communication for Public Health Emergencies as the Guest-of-Honour and hosted an insightful fireside chat with more than 50 representatives from government...

Bird flu is typically contracted by humans through contact with infected poultry or contaminated environments. However, a new study shows that habitat destruction, such as coastal deforestation, is bringing migratory birds closer to human communities,...

According to the National Population Health Survey 2022, fewer than 40% of Singaporean women aged 50 to 69 have had a mammogram in the past two years, even though regular screenings are vital. One reason for this low uptake is the limitations of...

The Singapore Population Health Studies (SPHS) marked its 20th anniversary on 9 November 2024, with Minister for Health Mr Ong Ye Kung joining the celebration as Guest-of-Honour.

While private capital fosters growth, innovation, and efficiency in healthcare, it also raises challenges in balancing profitability with patient care. Private equity investors are increasingly drawn to Southeast Asia’s healthcare sector, particularly in Singapore, as aging...

We would like to understand your experiences regarding decision-making in clinical trials in hospital settings We are looking for people who are: • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who have been approached to participate in a...

Join us for an engaging session on empowering Health Policy and Systems Research Institutions (HPSRIs) across Asia to bridge the gap between evidence and policy implementation. While HPSRIs have grown rapidly in the region, their influence on policy...

With recent changes to MediShield Life, claim limits for hospital stays and outpatient treatments are set to increase, offering greater financial protection. However, this improvement comes with a cost: premiums will rise by an average of 22%, and up to 35%...

Since Singapore launched its war on diabetes in 2016, the results have been modestly encouraging. The latest National Population Health Survey (NPHS) figures showed that prevalence rates have declined from 8.8% in 2017 to 8.5% in 2022. However, diabetes...

The recent MediShieldLife review outlined key healthcare priorities for the future: providing adequate coverage for large hospital bills, expected to keep rising, and shifting more care to less costly, non-hospital settings. These reflects the realities of...

On 7-8 October 2024, a delegation from the School, led by the Vice Dean of Global Health, Prof Hsu Li Yang, visited the offices of the WHO Western Pacific Region (WPRO) in Manila, Philippines. Through a series of productive meetings, the team...