AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBiosurveillance Boost: NParks awarded S$15m to six projects under its Biosurveillance Research Programme, backing Duke-NUS, NUS and NTU teams to study zoonotic disease drivers and build evidence-based outbreak mitigation, with a focus on genomics/genetics plus epidemiological and ecological links. Indoor Air & Haze Prep: Levoit Singapore launched “Fresher Air for Every Home”, donating 100 smart air purifiers to Allkin Singapore via Community Chest and pledging 5% of Core Series sales for three months, as NEA warns warmer, drier conditions could raise transboundary haze risk. Healthcare Collaboration: KPJ Healthcare and SingHealth signed an MoU to strengthen healthcare innovation, clinical research, education and medical simulation through a long-term partnership framework. ED Staffing Model Review: A new review looks at how emergency nurse practitioners are used in A&E to ease overcrowding and improve patient experience, quality of care and resource use. Court Ruling on TCM Reviews: A TCM physician won S$12,500 in damages over a defamatory Google review, though another review was ruled “fair comment.” SME Support for AI & Costs: DBS launched “DBS for SMEs” to help firms with working capital, digital payments transformation and AI adoption, alongside advisory and upskilling. Ebola Vaccine Trial (Global): Canada authorized Moderna to start Phase 1 trials of an mRNA vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo Ebola strain.
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