National University Hospital - NUH

It Takes All of Us: Many Hands, Lasting Change 🤝🌍💚

This , held on World Environment Day, we celebrated how far we’ve come on our sustainability journey with our staff, patients, retail partners, and volunteers. Thanks to our collective efforts, NUH is the first hospital worldwide to achieve the JCI–Geneva Sustainability Centre’s Healthcare Sustainability Certification.

Our COO, Jeremy Lee, and CMB, Adj Prof Mark Puhaindran, marked a proud milestone by launching our expanded Green Corner. This enhanced space features a digital walkthrough of how sustainability is woven into everyday patient care and an interactive game that brings to life how every small, mindful choice can help protect the environment.

Event highlights included:
🌡️ A talk by A/Prof Jason Lee on what a warmer world means for us and how we can adapt together
🏆 Recognition of winners of our Incredible Care for Our Planet Awards, who have championed sustainability in their daily work
🛍️ An eco-fest showcasing how eco-friendly choices and reducing single-use disposables can drive meaningful impact, including our Harvest booth, where fresh local produce from our community gardens was shared. These gardens bring together staff and volunteers while contributing to a cooler, greener environment.

Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! We hope it inspires your next green action. ♻️

Frailty is more common than you may realise, but it’s not inevitable.

Early assessment helps you act before decline sets in, and F.I.T. Longevity Programme at NUH Wellness Centre is designed to help you do just that.

👉 Take charge of your health and book an appointment for F.I.T. today: https://for.sg/fitprog

Four decades of medicine, mentorship, and milestones — all celebrated in one unforgettable evening.

Themed “Celebrating our Legacy, Inspiring our Future”, the gala dinner commemorated two remarkable milestones — 40 years of NUH Medicine and 120 years of NUS Medicine. Graced by our Guest of Honour, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, the evening paid tribute to the distinguished individuals, pivotal moments, and groundbreaking ideas that have shaped the Department and its specialties through the decades.

It was a night to honour the pioneers who laid the foundation, celebrate the colleagues who continue to carry the legacy forward, and inspire the next generation who will shape the future of medicine in Singapore.

Here’s to the Department of Medicine — past, present, and future.


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Professor Tan Chorh Chuan is Permanent Secretary (National Research & Development) and Permanent Secretary (Public Sector Science and Technology Policy and Plans Office). He is also former Head of Department of Medicine and Chairman, Medical Board at the National University Hospital, as well as the former Dean of NUS Medicine.

Honouring excellence in patient care, education, and mentorship ✨

We are proud to celebrate our 2026 NUH-NUS Medicine Master Academic Clinicians — a prestigious distinction conferred on a select group of clinicians who are recognised among the best for their outstanding leadership and contributions to advancing clinical practice, education, and academic medicine:

💙 Adj A/Prof Lim See Ming
💙 Adj A/Prof Neo Hong Jye
💙 Adj A/Prof Jonathan Ong
💙 Adj A/Prof Sandeep Jacob Sebastin
💙 Adj A/Prof Andrew Sng Anjian
💙 Adj A/Prof Soo Shuenn Chiang
💙 Adj A/Prof Teoh Hock Luen

Their leadership and commitment to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals exemplify the spirit of academic medicine at NUH.

Congratulations to all, and thank you for inspiring excellence across !

Our heartiest congratulations to our nurses, Junella and Wang Yao, along with our nursing student Melissa, who received awards for their outstanding achievements at their recent graduation 🎓

Well done, and we are so proud of you! ✨

Interested in joining us? Visit https://www.nuh.com.sg/careers/join-us/explore-careers-at-nuh/career-opportunities-nursing

Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities here: https://www.nuh.com.sg/careers/join-us/scholarships-sponsorships-internships/sponsorships

Happy Vesak Day to our Buddhist colleagues and community. 🪷

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🚨 Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Through Collaboration 🚨

Earlier today, NUH jointly conducted a Code Blue Exercise with smrtsingapore right at our doorstep, at Kent Ridge MRT station.

The exercise led by the Emergency Medicine Department and supported by our Security team was designed to validate our operational preparedness during a life-threatening medical emergency within the station.

These efforts continue to strengthen our ability to deliver timely, coordinated care when it matters most. 👏

From Singapore to Ghana: NUH surgeons are guiding life-saving operations in real time, 11,000 km away in Africa, using mixed reality technology. This is the future of global healthcare, and it’s already here at NUH. ✨

Swipe to see how we’re redefining what a world-class smart hospital can do. →

NUH’s efforts in advancing innovation in healthcare has been recognised in the world’s best smart hospitals ranking since 2021. Tell us how we can do better. Share your thoughts by participating in this online survey https://for.sg/smarthospital2027

Dementia affects many older adults — but early detection can make a difference.

F.I.T.Longevity Programme at NUH Wellness Centre offers cognitive assessments to support early intervention.

Visit https://for.sg/fit to understand how F.I.T. can help you pick up early signs and stay ahead in your health journey.

From AI clinical co-pilots to world-class medical libraries in the pocket, NUH equips its entire clinical team with AI and knowledge tools to make faster evidence-based decisions for every patient, every day.

This is institutional commitment at scale.
Swipe to learn about the tools our doctors use.

NUH’s efforts in advancing innovation in healthcare has been recognised in the world’s best smart hospitals ranking since 2021. Tell us how we can do better. Share your thoughts by participating in this online survey https://for.sg/smarthospital2027

Our recent From Bump to Baby pregnancy forum brought together more than 200 expectant parents for a day of learning and connection with our specialists from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G).

Through insightful talks and a lively Q&A session, participants gained valuable, evidence-based knowledge to navigate their pregnancy journey with greater confidence.

Hands-on workshops ran by our physiotherapist, nurses, and nutritionist gave participants practical skills to take home, covering prenatal and postnatal exercises, baby massage, maternal care, as well as nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for their strong support, and to all participants for making the afternoon such a meaningful one!



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Brought to you by the National University Centre for Women and Children (NUWoC), a national university specialist centre comprising NUH’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) and Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI), working alongside National University Polyclinics (NUP) to provide integrated care for women and children across NUHS.� �Visit nuh.com.sg/nuwoc to watch our video “Journeying With You” to find out more about NUWoC.

🎉 Congratulations to our 33 winners of the National Medical Research Council (NMRC) Awards 2026!

Your dedication to advancing clinical research and improving healthcare outcomes continues to inspire us all. Through your work, you are shaping the future of medicine and making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

The NMRC Awards recognise outstanding clinician scientists and researchers, while fostering collaboration and innovation across the healthcare and academic community.

👏 Join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements!

Liver cancer often develops silently.

During a routine follow‑up for fatty liver disease in 2018, 74‑year‑old Mr Foo Say Nong was diagnosed with early‑stage liver cancer despite feeling well. The tumour was successfully removed at NUH. In 2025, while participating in a liver cancer genetics research study, advanced imaging detected another unrelated tumour at an early stage. It was treated promptly, and Mr Foo is now in remission.

A new research study by NUH, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore - NCIS and A*STAR found that liver cancer risk increases when genetic factors are combined with metabolic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity. Men with a high‑risk genetic variant may face up to nine‑fold higher risk, particularly when these conditions are present.

“This highlights the potential of considering genetic factors together with information from routine medical checks, rather than viewing them separately,” said Adj A/Prof Daniel Huang, the study’s Principal Investigator. Such insights may support more targeted, risk‑based screening strategies in the future to identify people at higher risk of liver cancer.

Read more: https://for.sg/nuh-led-study-on-liver-cancer-risk


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Adjunct Associate Professor Daniel Huang
is Senior Consultant from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine. He is also Chair of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Cancer Programme at NCIS.

How do we do more with less — without compromising care?
It's a question our leaders addressed at the recent HealthTechX Asia 2026.

Chief Nurse Adj A/Prof Karen Koh highlighted how nursing is being reimagined through our Prioritise, Level resources, Upskill, Support (PLUS) model with AI, automation and technology as enablers, with 62 nurse-led activities already underway and a clear pipeline of 100 by 2030—so our nurses can practise at the top of their licence and focus on what matters most: patient care.

Adj A/Prof Michael Ong, Chief of Allied Health & Pharmacy, shared that AI-driven transformation in Allied Health & Pharmacy is not about technology alone—it requires aligning mindset, metrics and manpower; readying a workforce for redesign, grounding change in clear measurement of value and productivity, and optimising roles to practise at the top of scope—so that efficiency and quality can scale sustainably under rising healthcare demand.

We look forward to continued collaboration with fellow health and technology leaders to build a more resilient, innovative, and sustainable healthcare system.

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NUH’s efforts in advancing innovation in healthcare has been recognised in the world’s best smart hospitals ranking since 2021. We need your help and support to do better. Share your thoughts by participating in this online survey https://for.sg/smarthospital2027

Are stairs feeling steeper? 🪜 Do grocery bags seem heavier? 🛒 Jars harder to open? 🫙

Chances are, you’re not eating enough protein in your middle-age years to slow down sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.

Swipe to learn more about the condition and how smarter protein habits and exercise can help combat it. 💪✨

Ready to take control of your muscle health? NUH Wellness Centre’s F.I.T. Longevity Programme offers personalised assessments and care plans to help you maintain your strength and function as you grow older! For more information, visit https://for.sg/fit.

Every day at NUH, our people make a difference through the care, compassion, and dedication they bring to patients and one another.

At Stars@NUH 2026, we celebrated 397 staff for their outstanding contributions to NUH. Among them were 156 Long Service Award recipients, including 13 doctors who have dedicated 40, 45, 50, and 60 years of service.

We also recognised staff across multiple award categories, including:
🌟 7 National University Hospital-NUS Medicine Master Academic Clinicians
🌟 50 Exemplary Staff
🌟 41 Learning & Development Awardees (Formal Qualification)
🌟 30 Incredible Care Service Champions
🌟 27 Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) STAR recipients
🌟31 Health Manpower Development Plan (Individual) / NUH Skills Attachment Award (Individual) recipients
🌟22 Health Manpower Development Plan (Team) / NUH Skills Attachment Award (Team) recipients
🌟 3 Health Manpower Development Plan (Leadership) recipients
🌟 2 Advanced Management Programme (AMP) recipients
🌟 29 Honourable Retirees

To all our award recipients, congratulations! Thank you for the heart, excellence, and commitment you bring to NUH every day. Your work touches lives in more ways than you may realise, and we are proud to celebrate you!