Polio outbreak in the Philippines
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that there is currently an outbreak of Polio in the Philippines. If you or anyone in your household is due to travel to the…
How is your mental health?
World Mental Health Day is held on 10 October. At IMC we see patients present with various mental health challenges therefore we asked Dr Charu to explain what we mean…
Les problèmes de santé mentale les plus courants
Que signifie réellement « santé mentale » ? La santé mentale comprend le bien-être émotionnel, psychologique et social d’une personne. Elle détermine notre capacité à faire face au stress de…
Endometriosis – the facts
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (endometrium) is found in other parts of the body. This often occurs in the pelvis (around the…
Augmentation des cas de dengue en 2019
Le virus de la dengue fait son retour en force à Singapour. La National Environment Agency (NEA – Agence nationale pour l’environnement) a déjà constaté une forte augmentation du nombre…
Hazy about Haze?
What is the haze? Forests in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia are more prone to fires in the hot, dry season (or they are set alight by farmers to clear…
World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September
To highlight World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September we explain suicide rates and what to do if you are concerned about a loved one. Q. How common is suicide?…
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The Top 5 challenges for Teenagers today? Dr Jane (IMC Camden) and Dr Natalie (Alliance Counselling) discuss
Young people’s mental health and wellbeing has never been so important. The statistics below show just how big the problem for young people is: 1 in 6 young people aged…
Food poisoning outbreak in Singapore
There has been 18 cases of typhoid infection reported in Singapore over the last 3 weeks. Typhoid fever is an infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, and is transmitted through eating food or water…
Orthorexia – the new eating disorder?
We asked Dr Jane Foley all about eating disorders and the newly identified Orthorexia. Q. How common are eating disorders? In the UK, approximately 1.25 million people have an eating…
Breastfeeding: all you need to know
To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week we are republishing this article from IMC and Uma Thambidurai, Director of Mother & Child and lactation expert everything you need to know about breastfeeding.…
New to Singapore? Don’t forget about Vaccinations
At IMC we promote healthy living and recognise vaccinations are a key part of protecting health. There are diseases that you can be vaccinated against and these may differ from…
When does an insect bite need medical attention?
When does an insect bite need medical attention? Although insect bites or stings can cause irritation, redness, pain or itching, most of the symptoms can be managed at home and…
New to Singapore? What you need to know about health here
Welcome to Singapore! Whether you are here on fixed term contract, an open ended adventure or on a look-see visit, knowing a little about healthcare in Singapore will equip you…
Update on Dengue in Singapore
The surge in dengue fever continues, with 500 people diagnosed last week – the highest number in more than three years. It brought the number of people infected this year…
Asthma – all you need to know
What exactly is asthma? Asthma is a common condition affecting the lungs in children. This happens because the airways in the lungs become inflamed and narrow. Thus, your child can…
Top 5 things women should do to protect their health
Have a regular pap smear In Singapore, there are approximately 190 new cases of cervical cancer a year. On average, 70 women die from cervical cancer yearly. A pap smear…
Was man über das Gesundheitswesen in Singapur wissen sollte
Ganz gleich, ob Sie sich hier unter einem festen Arbeitsverhältnis, einer längeren Reise in der Region oder einem kurzen Besuch aufhalten, das Wissen zu Gesundheitsaspekten in Singapur bietet Ihnen wichtige…
Ce que vous devez savoir sur la santé à Singapour
Que vous soyez ici en expatriation avec un contrat à durée déterminée, dans le cadre d’une aventure sans limite ou pour une courte visite touristique, il est bon d’avoir…
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