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NEA expands Project Wolbachia in October 2024, releasing male Wolbachia-Aedes mosquitoes to five new areas to combat dengue. Despite the success of Project Wolbachia, the NEA emphasised that community participation remains crucial in preventing mosquito breeding.

Groundbreaking CD7 CAR-T therapy from NUS Medicine offers hope for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) patients. Early case reports show 16 of 17 achieved remission, marking a significant cancer treatment advancement for relapsed/refractory T-ALL.

Three T-ALL patients – Viet Tai, Maria, and Hannah – share their inspiring cancer journeys through an innovative CD7 CAR-T therapy treatment, pioneered by researchers and clinicians from the NUS Medicine and NUHS and cultivated in-house by a modest laboratory in Singapore.

SingHealth has launched the College of Clinical Pharmacy to enhance pharmacy skills in precision medicine, population health, and emerging technologies. The college will train over 400 pharmacists annually to meet future healthcare challenges.

Eastern Visayas saw a 316% increase in dengue cases, with 11,624 cases and 23 deaths by September 2024, in comparison to the same period the previous year. Several areas are under a state of calamity to combat the outbreak.

A 2022 study in Indonesia found that around 61% of teenagers have experienced suicidal thoughts. Factors like depression, stress, family issues, social pressures and past abuse can contribute to teenagers experiencing suicidal ideation.

A recent inspection in Singapore found that 15 out of 23 baby items from online platforms posed safety risks, including choking hazards and injury potential, prompting a recall of various baby bouncers, walkers and toys. Over 10 injuries linked to such products are reported annually in Singapore.

Filipino health authorities have expressed readiness to the WHO to receive smallpox vaccines for monkeypox once available. With 27 total cases since July and 18 new ones in August, local governments are aiding containment efforts alongside the DOH.

Proper prenatal care through checkups, vaccinations and nutrition guidance can help ensure healthy births and babies less at risk of nutritional issues like low birth weight and stunting. These issues can have lasting effects on both physical development and cognitive abilities of the child. 

Stay safe during the rainy season and avoiding food contamination. Learn how moisture increases the risk of food-borne illnesses and follow these expert tips for food hygiene.