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Sembang Sihat Season 2 Episode 1: COVID-19 (Let’s Talk About Health Season 2 Episode 1: COVID-19)

Dr Norhisham Main, Head of Division & Senior Consultant, Supportive Care & Palliative Medicine, NTFGH, spoke about the risk factors of contracting COVID and the aspects of the body that are affected by COVID. He also introduced the impact of Long COVID and recommended ways to manage the condition.

• Mediacorp Suria, 9pm (27 December 2023)

儿童肥胖 不可‘小’看？(Do not underestimate childhood obesity)

Dr Yvonne Lim, Senior Consultant, National University Centre for Women and Children (NUWoC) Children’s Clinic, NTFGH, shared that in a small percentage of children, obesity is caused by underlying medical conditions such as endocrine disorders and genetic conditions like specific syndromes and single gene defects. She advised that parents can consider bringing the child for an assessment if the weight continues to increase with or without changing lifestyle.

• Shin Min Daily News, Page 14 (19 December 2023)

Singapore launches framework to protect healthcare workers from abuse and harassment

A framework to protect healthcare workers from abuse and harassment was launched by MOH last week. It consolidates the findings and recommendations from the Tripartite Workgroup for the Prevention of Abuse and Harassment of Healthcare Workers. Our Chief Nurse and other healthcare staff provided comments in a series of media articles.

• Power98 (14 December 2023)

• CNA (13 December 2023)

• Shin Min Daily News, Page 6 (14 December 2023)

糖尿病患者应避免穿拖鞋 (Diabetic patients should avoid wearing slippers)

For people with foot conditions and related issues, Ms Chen Xi, Senior Podiatrist, NTFGH, recommended that covered sports shoes or comfortable leather shoes can provide better support and protection for the feet.

• Shin Min Daily News, Page 8 (10 December 2023)