NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health Singapore's national School of Public Health, turning discovery into healthier communities.

Welcome to the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health page. Established on 1 October 2011, the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) builds upon 60 years of experience in research, training and practice as a Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. At SSHSPH, our objective is in turning public health discovery into healthier communities. We conduct public health research across various disciplines and translate our evidence-based findings to develop innovative and sustainable practices, programmes and policies. In doing so, we aim to effectively tackle public health concerns and improve the health of communities in Singapore and the region. We’re glad that you’ve arrived here at our page, which we hope will become a space for you to connect with SSHSPH, learn what’s going on with us and discuss all issues related to public health. We’re excited to make this page a positive environment and experience for everyone, and warmly welcome all your questions, active discussions and suggestions. And part of this means being respectful to others in the online community as a whole. As a social media user, we hope you understand and comply with Facebook’s Terms and Policies. NUS Social Media Community Guidelines

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On 22 September, we had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales (MPH ’13) to explore opportunities f...
22/09/2025

On 22 September, we had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales (MPH ’13) to explore opportunities for partnerships in the Philippines.

Our discussion focused on strengthening Filipino student recruitment and building collaborations between Singapore and the Philippines in education and public health.

Excited about the possibilities ahead and grateful for the exchange of ideas that can further our shared goals.

We are delighted to announce that Asst Prof Jasper Tromp and Dr Andre Matthias Müller have been awarded the NUHS Teachin...
22/09/2025

We are delighted to announce that Asst Prof Jasper Tromp and Dr Andre Matthias Müller have been awarded the NUHS Teaching Excellence Award 2025.

This prestigious honour recognises educators who embody the NUHS values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Patient-Centredness, while demonstrating passion and innovation in nurturing the next generation of public health professionals.

Please join us in celebrating their well-deserved recognition!

Most adults spend nearly 40 years, a third of their waking lives at work. This makes the a powerful yet often overlook...
20/09/2025

Most adults spend nearly 40 years, a third of their waking lives at work. This makes the a powerful yet often overlooked setting for promoting health and well-being.

How can workplaces evolve beyond productivity to become drivers of health and well-being?

Hear from Prof Teo Yik Ying as he advocates for “Work Well SG”, a vision that reimagines workplaces with preventive care, healthier environments, and mental health-focused cultures at their core.

Read more at: http://bit.ly/47RM9Fz

The Role of Complexity Science and Systems Thinking in Strengthening Public Health Dr. Harvy Joy Liwanag and Dr. Jason C...
18/09/2025

The Role of Complexity Science and Systems Thinking in Strengthening Public Health

Dr. Harvy Joy Liwanag and Dr. Jason CH Yap, Vice Dean (Practice) of SSHSPH, were in Manila last September 12 to speak at the annual conference of the Philippine Society of Public Health Physicians (PSPHP), the national organization of medical doctors and other health professionals in the Philippines who are working in public health. Both of them participated in a plenary session on the role of complexity science and systems thinking in strengthening public health, together with Mr. Alberto Coro, the mayor of the municipality of Del Carmen in Siargao Island in the Philippines.

As the moderator, Dr. Liwanag opened the session with his reflections on the predominance of linear thinking in public health, emphasizing the importance of more complexity and systems thinking in ways that also shift thinking into action. Dr. Yap’s presentation provided an example of the application of complexity science to support problem-solving in public health that could help deal with chaos and avoid confusion. Finally, Mayor Coro shared about their experience in an island context where local leadership that includes co-creation with stakeholders is key to managing complexity and improving community health.

The session ended with a discussion with the audience (about 130 participants) who raised some questions, such as how to integrate complexity thinking in the training of public health practitioners and how complexity could be used as a tool to enhance accountability for health outcomes.

As part of its global health strategy, SSHSPH is engaging strategic partners in various countries in the region and PSPHP is one of the collaborators of the School in the Philippines.



*Photos courtesy of the Philippine Society of Public Health Physicians.

🚨 Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship in Cambodia 🚨Dr. Alvin Chua and Prof. Hsu Li Yang from SSHSPH joined partners ...
16/09/2025

🚨 Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship in Cambodia 🚨

Dr. Alvin Chua and Prof. Hsu Li Yang from SSHSPH joined partners in Phnom Penh for a two-day national workshop on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and the Official Launch of the AMS-HICAP Implementation Research Project 🚀, a major initiative to strengthen AMS capacity in Cambodian hospitals, funded by ICARS. The workshop was also supported by WHO.

The core team behind the project includes Cambodia’s Ministry of Health, the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH), Calmette Hospital, Angkor Hospital for Children, KHANA, and NUS SSHSPH.

The event brought together hospitals, universities, and international experts to strengthen AMS and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Key takeaways:
✨ Promoting responsible prescribing
✨ Stronger AMS & IPC programmes
✨ Better diagnostics & lab collaboration
✨ Sharing AMR data
✨ Advancing research together

The core team also visited Phnom Penh hospitals to see firsthand the progress and challenges in AMS implementation.

👏 A big thank you to our Cambodian partners and international collaborators for working with us to protect the future of antimicrobial medicines.

This , let’s shine a light on a global health crisis that affects up to 50 million people and claims at least 11 millio...
13/09/2025

This , let’s shine a light on a global health crisis that affects up to 50 million people and claims at least 11 million lives each year.

is a life-threatening condition that can affect anyone. It occurs when the body’s response to an infection harms its own tissues and organs. Without early treatment, it can lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death.

This year’s theme, “5 Facts × 5 Actions,” highlights five key truths and urgent steps we can all take to save lives. Together, let’s raise awareness and take action.

Find out more at http://bit.ly/47Cbfby.

In conjunction with (10 September), SG Mental Health Matters is pioneering a new study to better assess local ***de n...
12/09/2025

In conjunction with (10 September), SG Mental Health Matters is pioneering a new study to better assess local ***de numbers and social factors driving the increasing rate of male su***de.

Building on Project Hayat’s White Paper released last year, the study applies the Network Scale-Up Method (NSUM) – a novel statistical approach never before used for su***de research in Singapore.

Led by Asst Prof Rayner Tan, who is also Co-Chair at SG Mental Health Matters, this study aims to provide a clearer picture of the lives lost, helping to shape evidence-based prevention policies that truly reflect the scale of the issue in Singapore.

Read more at http://bit.ly/4pjaZ7r.

Photo credit: LianHe ZaoBao

Even as cracks down on va**ng with raids, seizures, and tougher penalties, experts warn that enforcement alone may not...
10/09/2025

Even as cracks down on va**ng with raids, seizures, and tougher penalties, experts warn that enforcement alone may not be enough. With some 300,000 **es recently seized across the border and viral videos showing youths high on , the scale of the problem is clear.

Would legalising va**ng offer a safer path through regulation or simply create new loopholes for companies to target youths?

Hear from Asst Prof Yvette van der Eijk as she highlights that Singapore’s ban is vital to protect youth, noting that in legal markets, va**ng products tend to draw in young non-smokers.

Read more at http://bit.ly/4pfFwTR

The claim that Singapore’s strict anti-va**ng laws have fuelled the crisis by driving consumers into illicit markets i...
08/09/2025

The claim that Singapore’s strict anti-va**ng laws have fuelled the crisis by driving consumers into illicit markets is misleading. Global evidence shows that **ng carries serious risks, and Singapore’s outright ban has contained the problem.

Hear from Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying as he shares more on the long-term health risks of va**ng and calls for a rejection of v**e disinformation as Singapore continues to confront this public health challenge.

Read more at http://bit.ly/4pa0Slt.

From September, will introduce tougher penalties on **ng, treating it as a drug issue. This marks one of the world’s ...
04/09/2025

From September, will introduce tougher penalties on **ng, treating it as a drug issue. This marks one of the world’s strictest approaches, aimed at tackling youth use and reducing the harms of e-cigarettes.

Does this tough stance set a model for other countries or raise new challenges for global ***co control?

Hear from Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying as he explains why Singapore is taking one of the toughest stances on va**ng, and what this could mean for other countries making decisions on e-cigarette policies.

Watch more at http://bit.ly/3HEZg2o

We are delighted to share the final report from the “Enhancing Telehealth in Singapore” programme, organised by NUS Saw ...
03/09/2025

We are delighted to share the final report from the “Enhancing Telehealth in Singapore” programme, organised by NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), in partnership with Temasek Foundation.

This initiative brought together leaders, clinicians, researchers, policymakers and administrators to examine the opportunities, challenges, and innovations in . The report summarises key insights, discussions, and recommendations from the telehealth seminars and workshops organised in 2023 and 2024, with the goal of advancing telehealth in Singapore. The report offers a thorough overview of Singapore’s evolving telehealth landscape, addressing themes such as:
• Benefits and risks of telehealth
• Patient and caregiver-centred design
• Regulatory progress
• Systems integration and digital infrastructure
• Telehealth’s contribution to pandemic preparedness and long-term care
• Future of telehealth

It also outlines practical strategies, challenges, and opportunities for integrating telehealth within the broader healthcare system.

We invite you to read the report, share it with your teams and networks, and join us in advancing telehealth in Singapore!

Read the full report at http://bit.ly/41z2ScO.

, v**e pods laced with anaesthetics, are fast becoming one of Singapore’s most urgent public health threats. Cheap, dis...
03/09/2025

, v**e pods laced with anaesthetics, are fast becoming one of Singapore’s most urgent public health threats. Cheap, discreet, and marketed like regular e-vaporisers, they promise escape but instead fuel addiction, psychosis, and even death.

Beyond enforcement, what safe pathways can Singapore create to protect youth while reducing stigma?

Hear from Asst Prof Rayner Tan as he explains why stigma reduction, recovery support, and peer networks are vital to tackling Kpods and supporting long-term recovery.

Read more at https://bit.ly/46fSYiW

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Established on 1 October 2011, the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) builds upon 60 years of experience in research, training and practice as a Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. At SSHSPH, our objective is in turning public health discovery into healthier communities. We conduct public health research across various disciplines and translate our evidence-based findings to develop innovative and sustainable practices, programmes and policies. In doing so, we aim to effectively tackle public health concerns and improve the health of communities in Singapore and the region. We’re glad that you’ve arrived here at our page, which we hope will become a space for you to connect with SSHSPH, learn what’s going on with us and discuss all issues related to public health. We’re excited to make this page a positive environment and experience for everyone, and warmly welcome all your questions, active discussions and suggestions. And part of this means being respectful to others in the online community as a whole. As a social media user, we hope you understand and comply with Facebook’s Terms and Policies. Last but not least (we’re almost done!), please take note of the following guidelines below before getting started. We reserve all rights to remove posts or comments, and block users who publish posts and comments which are: • Offensive, defamatory, obscene or depicting violence • Abusive, stalking or threatening towards others • Hateful language targeting race/ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality, sexual orientation or political beliefs • Deceptive, misleading or unlawful • Violations of any intellectual property rights • Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion • Commercial solicitation or solicitation of donations • Link baiting (embedding a link in your post to draw traffic to your own site)