public health
Modeling The Impact of Singapore’s ‘Circuit Breaker’
Interventions such as workplace distancing are crucial to controlling the virus’ spread when community transmission is observed, the study found.
How Singapore Is Taking On COVID-19
An effective government-led response, trust in authorities and regular communication has helped Singapore mitigate the first wave of COVID-19 imports, writes Jeremy Lim.
Wuhan Travel Ban Prevented 700,000 COVID-19 Cases: Report
Tough control measures taken by China in the first 50 days of the epidemic may have prevented more than 700,000 infections, a study finds.
Keeping Healthcare Workers Safe From COVID-19
Good practices like handwashing and the consistent use of personal protective equipment can protect healthcare workers from COVID-19, a study in Hong Kong shows.
7 Best Practices From Singapore’s Pandemic Preparedness Playbook
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Singapore has won praise for its ‘gold standard’ response. Still, Singaporean medical leaders caution that several critical issues must first be addressed to quell the ongoing epidemic.
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Through Comic Books
Dr. Hsu Li Yang and Sonny Liew, creators of The Antibiotic Tales, share how they made a comic book addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Catherine Ohura
Newly-appointed CEO of the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund Ms. Catherine Ohura outlines her plans and priorities for the organization.
Understanding Southeast Asians’ Attitudes Towards Antibiotics
UK scientists report that awareness of drug resistance in Thailand and Laos is similar to that of many industrialized countries, but this does not translate to more stringent antibiotic use.
Machine Learning Spots Bat Species Likely To Spread Nipah
Scientists have developed a machine learning model that predicts which bat species have the potential to spread the deadly Nipah virus in India.
