Zhaki Abdullah
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The gist: Tackling ‘crisis within a crisis’ and other Covid-19 lessons for future pandemics
SINGAPORE – On Wednesday, the Government released a White Paper on its response to Covid-19 over the past three years and the lessons learnt for future pandemics. Here are the key points: Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Link between silent strokes and pre-dementia: Study
Increasing life expectancy and a rapidly ageing population are expected to lead to more people getting dementia. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
New Bill to be tabled in 2023 to enable, safeguard patient data sharing across healthcare providers
SINGAPORE - A new Bill will be tabled in the second half of this year to better safeguard the sharing of patient information across different healthcare providers to pave the way for Singapore’s switch to a new healthcare model based on prevention. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Good mental health can improve longevity: Local study
The research involved 1,000 Chinese Singaporeans between the ages of 85 and 99. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Middle-aged women with poor muscle strength face twice the risk of diabetes
SINGAPORE - A study of 1,170 women between the ages of 45 and 69 has found that those with poor muscle strength had more than two times the risk of developing diabetes, compared to those with normal muscle strength. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
New study uncovers genetic risks of disease among different ethnicities
A better understanding of the genetic risk of disease can enhance the preventative care strategy under the Republic’s Healthier SG initiative. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Toa Payoh night vegetable market to close in August
Selling produce from crates and cardboard boxes strewn across a road, a wholesale night vegetable market in Toa Payoh has served as a cheap source of greens for households and eateries for more than half a century. But from Aug 19, the market will close owing to the... → Read More
Toa Payoh night vegetable market to close in August to make way for redevelopment
SFA is working with other government agencies to assist vendors to identify suitable sites to relocate to. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Mural at Serangoon MRT station depicts war hero Lim Bo Seng
World War II hero Lim Bo Seng is among the sights greeting commuters at Serangoon MRT station, which has a new mural celebrating the heritage of the Hougang-Serangoon area. The mural depicts the war hero with members of Force 136, a group of resistance fighters formed by... → Read More
Mural at Serangoon MRT station depicts war hero Lim Bo Seng who lived in the area
SINGAPORE - World War II hero Lim Bo Seng is among the sights greeting commuters at the Serangoon MRT station, which has a new mural celebrating the heritage of the Hougang-Serangoon area. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Residents plan crisis solutions to mark Total Defence Day
SINGAPORE – For 47 residents of Chua Chu Kang, Total Defence became not just someone else’s responsibility when they met on Monday to brainstorm solutions to a potential crisis. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
MOH supporting development of mRNA cancer vaccines in Singapore
SINGAPORE - The development of mRNA-based cancer vaccines in Singapore is being funded by the Ministry of Health (MOH), as part of its support of “competitive cancer research projects” here, said Senior Minister of State for Health Dr Janil Puthucheary. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
SGH, NUH plan to enhance monitoring of higher risk babies after infant’s death at KKH
KKH said has since stepped up monitoring of babies admitted to its special care nursery. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
TraceTogether users can uninstall app, return tokens at CCs from Feb 13
Businesses can also stop using the SafeEntry (Business) app. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
MOE supports use of ChatGPT; students to be taught to critically assess AI output: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE - The Ministry of Education (MOE) is guiding teachers in schools and institutes of higher learning on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to enhance learning, given that these tools are likely to become pervasive over time. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
19 dengue deaths recorded in 2022, nearly four times 2021’s toll
There were 19 deaths from dengue in Singapore in 2022, with four of them reported in the last quarter of the year, according to figures from the National Environment Agency (NEA). This is nearly four times the number of dengue deaths in 2021, when five people died of the... → Read More
Singapore records 19 dengue deaths in 2022, nearly four times 2021’s toll
SINGAPORE - There were 19 deaths from dengue in Singapore in 2022, with four of them reported in the last quarter of the year, according to figures from the National Environment Agency (NEA). Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
NTUC Health opens new nursing home in Jurong, offers flexible eldercare options
SINGAPORE – A new nursing home opened in Jurong on Friday, with operator NTUC Health announcing flexible care options for seniors. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
No spike, low daily Covid-19 cases despite CNY holiday: Ong Ye Kung
The Covid-19 situation in Singapore has stabilised, with new daily cases remaining low over the Chinese New Year holiday, said Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung on Friday. Daily recorded case numbers were in the “low three digits” over the long weekend, dropping to 78 on... → Read More
No spike, low daily Covid-19 cases despite Chinese New Year holidays: Ong Ye Kung
Daily recorded case numbers were in the “low three digits” over the long weekend, he says. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More