Le virus de la dengue fait son retour en force à Singapour. La National Environment Agency (NEA - Agence nationale pour l’environnement) a déjà constaté une forte augmentation du nombre de cas de ... Read more →
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Hazy about Haze?
What is the haze? Forests in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia are more prone to fires in the hot, dry season (or they are set alight by farmers to clear their land). These are known as “hot ... Read more →
World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September
To highlight World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September we asked Dr Nav Uppal from IMC Jelita to explain suicide rates and what to do if you are concerned about a loved one. Q. How common is ... Read more →
Getting to know – Dr Rebecca Daly
Welcome to Singapore! Where were you living before moving to the Little Red Dot? We were living in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, just an hour from London but surrounded by beautiful countryside. I must say ... Read more →
The Top 5 challenges for Teenagers today? Dr Jane (IMC Camden) and Dr Natalie (Alliance Counselling) discuss
Young people’s mental health and wellbeing has never been so important. The statistics below show just how big the problem for young people is:1 in 6 young people aged 16-24 has symptoms of a ... Read more →
Food poisoning outbreak in Singapore
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 →