There has been 18 cases of typhoid infection reported in Singapore over the last 3 weeks. Typhoid fever is an infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, and is transmitted through eating food ... Read more →
Orthorexia – the new eating disorder?
We asked Dr Jane Foley all about eating disorders and the newly identified Orthorexia. Q. How common are eating disorders? In the UK, approximately 1.25 million people have an eating disorder, about ... Read more →
Breastfeeding: all you need to know
To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week we are republishing this article from Dr Tsin Uin Foong, at IMC Katong and Uma Thambidurai, Director of Mother & Child and lactation expert everything you ... Read more →
New to Singapore? Don’t forget about Vaccinations
At IMC we promote healthy living and recognise vaccinations are a key part of protecting health. There are diseases that you can be vaccinated against and these may differ from those issued in your ... Read more →
When does an insect bite need medical attention?
When does an insect bite need medical attention? Although insect bites or stings can cause irritation, redness, pain or itching, most of the symptoms can be managed at home and they settle within a ... Read more →
Getting to know our Doctors – Dr Sue Smith
We welcome Dr Sue Smith to IMC Camden. We asked her some questions to get to know her better: Welcome to IMC. Where were you based before? Before coming to Singapore I was based in a rural practice ... Read more →
New to Singapore? What you need to know about health here
Welcome to Singapore! Whether you are here on fixed term contract, an open ended adventure or on a look-see visit, knowing a little about healthcare in Singapore will equip you with essential ... Read more →
Update on Dengue in Singapore
The surge in dengue fever continues, with 500 people diagnosed last week - the highest number in more than three years.It brought the number of people infected this year to more than 6,200, which ... Read more →
Asthma – all you need to know
What exactly is asthma? Asthma is a common condition affecting the lungs in children. This happens because the airways in the lungs become inflamed and narrow. Thus, your child can have repeated ... Read more →
Top 5 things women should do to protect their health
Have a regular pap smear In Singapore, there are approximately 190 new cases of cervical cancer a year. On average, 70 women die from cervical cancer yearly. A pap smear is a simple procedure ... Read more →
Was man über das Gesundheitswesen in Singapur wissen sollte
Ganz gleich, ob Sie sich hier unter einem festen Arbeitsverhältnis, einer längeren Reise in der Region oder einem kurzen Besuch aufhalten, das Wissen zu Gesundheitsaspekten in Singapur bietet Ihnen ... Read more →
Ce que vous devez savoir sur la santé à Singapour
Que vous soyez ici en expatriation avec un contrat à durée déterminée, dans le cadre d'une aventure sans limite ou pour une courte visite touristique, il est bon d'avoir quelques informations ... Read more →