After the weekend to ruminate over the Budget 2019 announcement, we take a look at the promises made by the Health Ministry. Join us as we find out what it means for the public health sector for next year. Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek and Chua Ern Teck Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek and Tina…
Japan is in the midst of a rubella outbreak, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising pregnant women against traveling to the country. In its level 2 alert, which advises “enhanced precautions,” the CDC said that only women who have been vaccinated against rubella, or German measles, should go to Japan. Almost…
Recently, two advanced trainee paediatricians of my acquaintance have become first-time mothers in their early 30s and have felt almost overwhelmed by having a demanding newborn baby. These highly capable young women are used to nocturnal sleep deprivation, although when you are on call you can look forward to some rest when your shift ends.…