What You Need to Know About Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)
Tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro, is approved by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is available by prescription from licensed doctors in selected clinics, typically in dosages ranging from 2.5mg to 10mg weekly and can be prescribed for weight management. Source: https://www.hsa.gov.sg/announcements/new-drug-approval/new-drug-approvals—june-2025 How does Mounjaro work? Mounjaro […]
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Moving to Singapore with Kids: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Navigating Singapore’s Healthcare
Many parents who come to Singapore tend to worry about healthcare, particularly when it comes to their children’s wellbeing. Parents often have numerous questions and concerns, ranging from illnesses that are common in tropical climates, such as dengue fever, to how the Singaporean healthcare system manages various health conditions, prescribed medications, general health check-ups, health […]
A Pediatrician’s Guide on Beating Jet Lag in Kids
It’s the holiday season now, with many families travelling abroad. One of the most common questions asked is about jet lag, especially how to prevent it. What is Jet Lag? Jet lag is a problem of the modern world — we travel faster than our body clocks can adjust. Since every cell in the body […]
Beyfortus – The RSV Antibody for Newborns
Beyfortus, an antibody treatment against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) — a virus known to cause more severe illness than typical cough and cold viruses — was approved in Singapore in November 2024 and is now available. Should you get it for your newborn? Beyfortus is administered as a single-dose antibody injection for infants (some high-risk […]
What is PaedsENGAGE? And what does it mean for my kid?
As parents, one of the biggest concerns you may have is whether your child is receiving the right medical care when they fall sick. Many parents naturally think of rushing to a paediatrician or even the emergency department, but did you know that there is another option specially recognised in Singapore, which are PaedsENGAGE GPs? […]
New MOM Rule: Mandatory Measles Immunity for Migrant Domestic Workers from 1 September 2025
From 1 September 2025, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will require all migrant domestic workers (MDWs) working in households with at least one child under seven years old who is not fully vaccinated against measles to have documented immunity to measles. This means that when applying for or renewing a work permit, employers must declare […]