NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

21/04/2026

Last week, the SSHSPH Global Health Office was delighted to host a delegation from Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, led by Prof Pan An (Dean). 🇸🇬🤝🇨🇳 Prof Pan was accompanied by Prof Liu Gang (Assistant Dean), Prof Feng Shuo, and Assoc Prof Zhang Haijun.

The visit was a productive mix of knowledge sharing and future planning:
💡 Insights: HUST faculty delivered a seminar on bridging clinical science with public health action, covering everything from cardiovascular risks to vaccine evaluation.
🚀 Collaboration: The HUST team met with Prof Alex Cook (Vice Dean of Global Health) and other SSHSPH faculty including Assoc Prof Cynthia Chen, Dr Swapnil Mishra, Dr Rick Ong, and Dr Raymond Lim, to explore joint research in infectious diseases, modelling, and ageing, alongside exciting student exchange opportunities.

It was also a special homecoming for Prof Pan An, who returned to SSHSPH to reconnect with former colleagues! 🏠✨

We look forward to a fruitful partnership ahead.

21/04/2026

We warmly invite you to the book launch of “A Long Vigil” by Prof Leo Yee Sin. This compelling new book chronicles her lifelong dedication to managing infectious diseases — including SARS, H1N1, Dengue, and COVID-19. 🛡️🦠

Join us for a morning of reflection and learning at The Arts House:

🗓 Saturday, 2 May 2026
🕚 11.00am – 12.30pm
🏛 The Arts House, Chamber (Level 2)

🎟 Attendance is free, but seats are limited!
Register by 27 April: https://bit.ly/3QpPsNy

10/04/2026

Driving meaningful change in healthcare requires the right capabilities.

Our upcoming executive programmes provide practical frameworks in systems thinking, AI-enabled solutions, and integrated care to help professionals lead transformation with confidence.

Featuring courses led by Dr Ng Yeuk Fan, bringing deep expertise in healthcare transformation.

Discover more about our latest courses here: https://sph.nus.edu.sg/lifelonglearning/

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10/04/2026

How does Singapore enhance national outbreak readiness? 🧬🔬

Join us for the Asia Centre for Health Security (ACHS) Webinar on 'Developing a Maximum Containment Laboratory: BSL-4 Biosafety and Biosecurity Considerations'.

🔍 The session is part of the ACHS Webinar Series and will explore:
• Insights into Singapore’s BSL-4 laboratory development
• Recognition and mitigation of biosecurity risks and biosafety

🗓️ Date: 7 May 2026, Thursday
🕒 Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm Singapore time (GMT+08:00)
🎤 Speaker: Adj Assoc Prof Gladys Tan, Director, Biological Defence Programme, DSO National Laboratories
🎙️ Moderator: Adj Assoc Prof Lim Poh Lian, Lead, Biorisk Management, Asia Centre for Health Security

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4tC3Ssf

09/04/2026

Heartiest congratulations to Dean Prof Teo Yik Ying for his appointment to the high-level panel for the Accra Reset Initiative!

Read more at https://bit.ly/4siYOb5

09/04/2026

On 25 March, our partners at the University of Health Sciences (UHS) in Cambodia hosted a seminar on “AI in Healthcare: Keeping Humans at the Centre of Innovation.” 🇰🇭✨

As AI continues to reshape the medical landscape, the discussion revolved around how we can harness technology while remaining people-centric. Speaking as part of a distinguished panel, Assoc Prof Ng Yih Yng shared his insights on the vital importance of human-centred clinical decision-making in an AI-driven world. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

The session saw an incrediple turnout of over 500 participants joining both in-person and online, including representatives from the Ministry of Health, national hospitals and centres, and partners from the private sector and global institutions.

A huge thank you to UHS for hosting such a vital dialogue as we navigate the future of health innovation together! 🤝🌍

07/04/2026

02/04/2026

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How does a nation become a "Trusted Global Authority" in medical regulation? Join us for an insightful public lecture with Prof. Taruna Ikrar, Chairperson of the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM).

We will explore Indonesia’s transformation into a WHO Listed Authority (WLA) and what this milestone means for vaccine safety, regional trust, and collaboration with partners like Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA).

Event Details:
📅 Date: 21 April 2026
⏰ Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm SGT
📍 Venue: NUS, Tahir Foundation Building (MD1), Level 8
🎟 Admission: Free (Registration required)

Ideal for public health professionals, industry experts, and students looking to network and learn about the future of ASEAN regulatory standards.

👉 Full details and registration (limited seats!): https://bit.ly/4tmXmWd

01/04/2026

We’re thrilled to launch the Philippines Partnership Programme of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health today, 1 April 2026!

In collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines, this programme will drive research to inform policy, advance capacity development, and foster policy dialogues – all in the spirit of mutual learning and genuine global health cooperation! Through an initial range of thematic areas including sustainable UHC, health workforce planning, evidence-informed policy and evaluation, health information systems, health promotion and regulation, and health futures and strategic foresight, the programme will work closely with policymakers and other stakeholders to tackle some of the most pressing challenges affecting population health and well-being in the Philippines.

The programme is led by Dr Harvy Joy Liwanag, one of our faculty members and a former scientist of DOH Philippines. This partnership builds on our growing portfolio of collaborations in the region, including Cambodia and Laos. 🌏✨

Stay tuned as we roll out our initial activities in the coming months!

30/03/2026

It was a pleasure to collaborate with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) on a dialogue on Climate Change and Public Health held on 12 November 2025. The full report is now available, bringing together perspectives from across two continents.

Find out more about the collaboration and read the full report: https://nus.edu/4c9QOo1

Climate Change and Public Health – the Environment’s Impact on Infectious Diseases 12 November 2025 Venue: Park Avenue Rochester Hotel, Singapore Scope & Purpose The term “Climate Change” has become a common subject of discussion, even in our everyday conversations. These environmental chang...

25/03/2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Assoc Prof Ng Wee Tong as the new Vice Dean of Practice, effective 1 April 2026.

Having served as Assistant Dean (Practice) since Jan 2025, Assoc Prof Ng has been instrumental in translating research into real-world health outcomes. In his new capacity as Vice Dean (Practice), he will lead the Practice Office to further advance the School’s practice mission by deepening stakeholder engagement, strengthening pathways for research translation into policy and programmes, and ensuring sustained and measurable impact on population health.

Assoc Prof Ng will also continue his vital work as Director, Continuing Education and Training (CET), and Head of Occupational Health Education & Research Unit (OHERU).

We extend our sincere appreciation to Assoc Prof Jason Yap for his pioneering leadership as inaugural Vice Dean (Practice) since July 2020. He will continue to contribute his expertise as Senior Advisor to the Practice Office.

Please join us in wishing Assoc Prof Ng every success in this new chapter! 🥂👏

24/03/2026

Researchers from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health held a successful meeting in Vientiane on 12 March 2026 to plan a parasitological survey.

The principal investigator, Asst Prof Thomas Crellen, gave an insightful presentation on the burden of disease from carcinogenic liver fluke. The team is grateful to the Lao PI, Dr Somphou Sayasone at the Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute, and all the stakeholders who travelled to the event and shared their valuable perspectives on the study's implementation and objectives, which aim to better support communities affected by parasitic diseases.

The meeting was also graced by the Vice Dean of Global Health, Prof Alex Cook, and the NUS SSHSPH-Lao Programme Lead, Asst Prof Kiesha Prem.