The months of June till September usually point to the most exciting time of the year… The Summer Holidays! But alas, times have changed and we live in the midst of an invisible threat, insidiously ... Read more →
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Importance of good mental health and communication
It’s natural to feel unhappy at this unprecedented time. None of us feel positive all the time- its okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared and anxious- it’s what makes us human - but ... Read more →
Resumption of Healthcare Services
Ministry of Health (MOH) have lifted some of the previous restrictions imposed during the Circuit Breaker. As a guideline, some of the services that can now resume are highlighted below. Please note ... Read more →
Dengue – at unprecedented levels in Singapore
What is dengue? Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. It is characterized by a persistent high fever. Globally there are 4 serotypes of the dengue virus, ... Read more →
Visiting the GP during the COVID-19 outbreak
We are aware that many people feel anxious about the idea of having to visit the GP during the Circuit Breaker. Dr Neil Forrest from IMC Camden answers a few common questions which we hope will put ... Read more →
Anxiety in the time of COVID- 19
Within just a few weeks, a virus has swept across the globe, temporarily changing the way we all live our lives. Travel plans have been cancelled, parents are suddenly juggling their children’s ... Read more →
Welcome to Dr Hina Kadwani
Welcome to Singapore! How long have you been in Singapore and what have you been doing since you arrived? I have been in Singapore for just over a year now, after moving from London for my husband’s ... Read more →
Coping: Teenagers at home during COVID-19
The current pandemic is unprecedented for us all and although the physical risk is less extreme for teenagers, their mental well-being may well be affected. Teenagers tend to value peer group ... Read more →
Talking to children about COVID-19
There is an abundance of information about COVID-19 on the internet, television and radio; as adults we able to process and rationalise what we are hearing. Children are equally aware but may feel ... Read more →
Why are children less affected by COVID-19?
As a paediatric doctor, many of my patients’ parents are worried about the risk of COVID-19 to their children. Evidence is showing that so far children are not as severely affected as adults. I ... Read more →
IMC Children’s – keeping you safe
We know this is a concerning time for families. We wanted to offer some comfort to those parents who are concerned about coming into IMC Children's clinic with their children. We take their health ... Read more →
Playdates and COVID-19
When the world is shutting down to prevent the spread of a pandemic disease that risks infecting 40-70% of the human race in the next 12 months, with the impeccable efforts of Singapore Government we ... Read more →
