The Climate Impact Science Research Programme aims to address key areas affected by climate change, enhancing resilience and adaptation strategies.SINGAPORE: A S$23.5 million programme to better understand the long-term impact of climate change on Singapore has been launched by the Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS).The programme, titled the Climate Impact Science Research Programme, will …
Category: Health
As Singapore's demographic landscape evolves, it's time to change the narrative around older adults and leverage the benefits of the longevity economy, says Dr. Kelvin Tan from SUSS.SINGAPORE: By 2030, approximately one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 and older—this includes everyone born in 1965 and earlier. While this statistic highlights the challenges posed …
A Call for Greater Understanding and Inclusion of Neurodivergent PerspectivesOn a day in February, I reached out on Facebook for disabled individuals willing to discuss systemic ableism in Singapore. Soon, I received a notification from Melissa Ho, a neurodivergent writer who shared her concerns about the representation of autism in Singaporean news. Though she lacked …
Health Minister reassures that the current surge is not expected to exceed the severity of earlier Omicron infections.Health Minister Ong Ye Kung confirmed on Tuesday (June 28) that Singapore is currently experiencing a new wave of COVID-19 infections. He reassured the public that this surge is not anticipated to be more severe than the wave …
More than 20 students reportedly tested positive after the event, raising concerns over safety protocols.A recent orientation at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has come under scrutiny after a 19-year-old freshman reported that an indoor maskless activity may have led to over 20 participants contracting Covid-19. In Singapore, mask-wearing remains mandatory in …
A heartfelt approach to end-of-life support.A small television murmurs softly in the background, playing reruns of familiar Channel 8 shows featuring the antics of Mark Lee and Henry Thia. In the room, a fan provides a gentle breeze over 95-year-old Mdm Pay, who lies peacefully in a hospital bed, dressed in a sepia-toned printed outfit …
Diners and Hawkers Alike Alarmed by Potential Infestation Amid Ongoing ConstructionHawkers at Maxwell Food Centre are raising alarms over a potential rodent infestation after multiple sightings of a family of mice scurrying across the ceiling. In an unsettling incident, a mouse even fell onto a diner’s table, heightening concerns about hygiene in the popular food …
Unraveling the Resurgence of Spirituality Through Crystals"Would you like to learn about your fortune?" a Chinese man in his mid-50s asks, lounging on a red plastic chair beneath a New Moon abalone umbrella, trying to escape the blazing sun. His creased, loosely-buttoned checkered shirt and carefree demeanor seem ill-suited for what one might expect from …
Jennifer Yeo's initiatives in Singapore and Hong Kong focus on improving treatment outcomes for pediatric cancer patients.Jennifer Yeo, the wife of former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo, is leading charitable efforts in Singapore and Hong Kong to enhance the survival rates of children battling cancer in these regions and mainland China.“We aspire to treat leukaemia …
Recent research highlights the immune advantages of breakthrough Omicron infections amid ongoing variant concerns.Omicron subvariants continue to drive COVID-19 cases globally, with Singapore's Ministry of Health reporting the first local cases of the BA.4 and BA.5 variants on Sunday (May 15).Two recent studies indicate that breakthrough infections with the Omicron variant—where vaccinated individuals contract the …
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