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The School Health Services is established

WEBIn 1947, the school dental service was established to handle the dental health of school children, with the appointment of the first dental officer for schools in …

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National Population Health Survey

WEBThe National Population Health Survey (NPHS) is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and the Health Promotion Board. It was introduced as the National …

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National Healthy Lifestyle Programme

WEBThe Ministry of Health launched the National Healthy Lifestyle Programme in 1992 to promote a healthy lifestyle among Singaporeans. It was officially inaugurated by then …

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The Plague Fighter: Dr Wu Lien-Teh and His Work

WEB01 JUL 2020. The Penang-born doctor helped eradicate the deadly Manchurian pneumonic plague of 1910 and pushed for the use of face masks to prevent its spread. Kevin Y.L. …

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eResources National Library Board Singapore

WEBAvailable at all libraries and from home. NLB's eResources provides a wide range of electronic resources including ebooks, newspapers, magazines, databases, full-text …

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“The German Medicine Deity”: Singapore’s Early Pharmacies

WEBThe Medical Office at the junction of North Bridge and Bras Basah roads, c. 1900s. Founded in 1892 by German chemist Emil Kahlert, this was one of Singapore’s …

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Magic or Medicine

WEBMalay ubat-ubatan (medicine) and healing – which spans many centuries and has been passed down through generations either orally or in written form – is a …

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Dental health campaign

WEBThe islandwide dental health campaign was launched in February 1969 as part of the Ministry of Health’s efforts to inculcate good dental hygiene habits from young. Led by …

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National nutrition programmes

WEBIn recent years, the Health Promotion Board has stepped up efforts for a healthy lifestyle by promoting a balanced diet. The nutrition programme has three main components: …

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Blue Paper on the National Health Plan is published

WEBBackground. On 2 February 1983, the government published the National Health Plan, a 20-year plan to overhaul Singapore’s health system. [1] At the time, Singaporeans were …

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Triads, Coolies and Pimps: Chinatown in Former Times

WEBNiu che shui (牛车水) – literally “bullock water cart” in Chinese – is the historical Chinese enclave of Singapore, more popularly known as Chinatown. …

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Indian birth rituals

WEBBetween the first and third years after the child’s birth, the ceremonial shaving of hair – a ritual known as the mudi irakkuthal or choodakarna – is performed.17 …

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Communicable Disease Centre

WEBThe Communicable Disease Centre is the national centre for the management of communicable and infectious diseases. It has its roots in a camp …

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Labouring to Deliver: A History of Kandang Kerbau Hospital

WEBIn the 1960s, Singapore’s total fertility rate was a staggering 5.76. 1 The old Kandang Kerbau (KK) Hospital was so busy that it was nicknamed the “Birthquake” Hospital. …

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Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA)

WEBThe Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA) provides an opt-out organ donation system that allows for the removal of kidneys, livers, hearts and corneas from deceased Singapore …

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Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

WEBKhoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) is a public hospital located in Yishun and managed by Alexandra Health. The 3.4-hectare, 550-bed hospital cost an estimated …

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Institute of Mental Health

WEBThe Institute of Mental Health is the only government mental hospital in Singapore. 1 It was relocated to its present campus – a modern complex off Hougang Street 51 – in April …

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Singapore Green Plan

WEBSingapore Green Plan 2030. The Singapore Green Plan was launched on 10 February 2021 and charts the country’s green targets for the next decade. The five pillars under …

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