On 27 Oct 2026, the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) welcomed alumni from across healthcare, academia, public service and community care for the NUS President’s Lunch Dialogue with Alumni, providing an opportunity to reconnect, exchange perspectives and reflect on Singapore’s evolving public health landscape.
Co-hosted by Chief Alumni Officer Ms Ovidia Lim-Rajaram and Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying, the gathering brought together alumni from different professional backgrounds to share their experiences and insights on emerging public health challenges. Discussions covered rising healthcare costs, national health initiatives such as Diabetes Singapore and Healthier SG, youth mental health and the importance of developing solutions tailored to the needs of different communities. Alumni also exchanged perspectives on how the University can contribute towards addressing these challenges.
A key highlight was the sharing by Dr Tan En Jie (Master of Public Health ’25), Class Ambassador for 2026, who reflected on initiatives that strengthened class cohesion, peer support and student engagement during his time at the School. He also shared his aspirations for sustaining alumni connections and encouraging continued contributions to the School and wider community.
The gathering was also attended by alumni Dr Hamid Razak (MPH ’23), Ms Nadine Chia (MPH ’16), Dr Chiong Yee Keow (MPH ’22), Dr Feng Zilu (Public Health PhD ’24), Mr Timothy Liu (MPH ’22), Dr Kiesha Prem (Science ’14, Public Health PhD ’18) and Ms Siti Zubaidah Yusoff (MPH ’18).
The lunch concluded with an appreciation of the alumni’s continued engagement and contributions. The gathering reflected the strength of the School’s alumni network and the importance of sustaining meaningful connections that support collaboration, knowledge exchange and collective efforts to advance public health in Singapore and beyond.