Diabetes is a long-standing lifestyle disease in Singapore. Despite the government's best efforts to combat it via a series of measures to lower sugar intake, the prevalence of diabetes in Singaporeans above 40 is expected to increase from 400,000 today to 600,000 by 2030. With the current COVID-19 […]

Throughout the years, Singapore has led several initiatives in improving the welfare of children with special needs, one example being the Ministry of Education introducing programmes to ensure school staff and students are well-equipped to support individuals with special needs. Globally, […]

You may be aware that there are different types of special needs, such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Down syndrome and others. Special needs can be classified into four categories, namely physical (e.g. epilepsy), developmental (e.g. Down syndrome and […]

Close to two decades ago, Singapore successfully combated the SARS virus with a nationwide campaign ‘Singapore’s OK’ which saw public places like hawker centers, washrooms and markets being inspected and sanitized regularly, and receiving a ‘Singapore’s OK’ […]

In tropical Singapore, close to 99% of households own at least one air-conditioner. Given our purchasing power and the evergreen climate, this high percentage comes as no surprise to us. While most of you may install an air-conditioner with the intention of having a cool night’s sleep, the […]

When there’s a festive occasion coming up and you have to make the necessary preparations while caring for your loved ones at the same time, it is hard not to feel overwhelmed in such situations. With an extra pair of hands from a certified healthcare professional, your loved ones can be in […]