Category: Health

Singapore faces a significant increase in dengue infections with nearly 3,000 cases this year; the public is urged to step up prevention efforts.SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) has called for immediate public action to curb mosquito breeding, as dengue cases rise sharply, with close to 3,000 cases reported since the start of 2022. Currently, …

Embracing Responsibility in a Post-Pandemic WorldA recent TikTok video from Circle.Life features a male employee animatedly presenting a marketing pitch during a video call, his mask hanging loosely below his chin. The caption reads, “that one colleague that’s waaay too loud in his zoom meeting 😒😒😒.” Behind him, amused coworkers record the scene, with one …

Navigating Life with Resilience and RealismThe inevitable has occurred—three members of my close-knit group of five have contracted Omicron. The days of anxious anticipation regarding when COVID would affect us are behind us. I often reminded my friends, “It’s just a matter of time before we get infected.” We are not the type to isolate …

Initiatives Aim to Promote Healthier Eating HabitsSINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced plans to tackle excessive salt consumption among Singaporeans, as highlighted by Parliamentary Secretary Rahayu Mahzam during the Committee of Supply debate on Wednesday (March 9).Ms. Rahayu noted that residents in Singapore are consuming nearly twice the recommended daily limit for salt. …

Emergency Services Respond Swiftly to Flooding IncidentsSINGAPORE: On Monday afternoon (March 7), heavy rainfall across various regions of Singapore resulted in flash flooding in multiple locations.The national water agency, PUB, reported that flash floods were recorded on Jurong East Street 32 at 3:20 PM and Enterprise Road at 4:05 PM. Roads in these areas were …

17% surge in weekly infections as Omicron drives community cases higherSINGAPORE: The weekly COVID-19 infections among Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel have risen by 17%, amid a spike in community cases driven by the Omicron variant, Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How said in Parliament on Monday (Feb 28). He noted that …

Is MOH Effectively Managing Its Social Media Amid the Omicron Wave?On February 6, the Ministry of Health (MOH) shared an infographic on Facebook outlining guidelines for the public in response to the Omicron wave in the community. The post quickly gained traction, amassing approximately 7,500 shares and nearly 250 comments.This announcement came in light of …

Concerns Raised Over New Vaccination RequirementsSINGAPORE — A concerned netizen is calling on Health Minister Ong Ye Kung to explain the rationale behind the "blanket booster requirements" for COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals aged 12 and older.Identifying themselves as “The Concerned in Singapore,” the netizen noted that while vaccination is not mandatory in Singapore, a new …

Opposition Coalition Responds to Rising COVID-19 CasesKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s primary opposition coalition, Pakatan Harapan (PH), has called for the postponement of the upcoming Johor state elections due to the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.In a statement released on Thursday (Feb 10), PH expressed concern regarding the current wave of infections driven by the …

As Singapore moves into the Year of the Tiger, there is optimism for a revival in family growth.Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong shared his hopes for a rise in marriage and birth rates during the Year of the Tiger. In his Chinese New Year message, PM Lee reflected on the dip in weddings and births …