Observing World Population Day 2026: 11 July Every year, World Population Day brings conversations about declining birth rates, ageing populations, and the future of our society. In Singapore, these discussions are becoming increasingly familiar. We read about our record-low fertility rate in 2025, an ageing population, and the challenges of sustaining future generations. These are important conversations. 2025's World Population Day theme, "Empowering young people to create

Singapore is beginning to talk more openly about mental health, and that matters. The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) recently announced its third nationwide Singapore Mental Health Study (SMHS), which will explore the state of mental health in Singapore following the Covid-19 pandemic. For the first time, the study will include teens aged 15 to 17 to examine struggles such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, resilience, sense of belonging, and social support. The find

Immunisation plays a vital role in protecting your child from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. In Singapore, the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) provides a structured and evidenced-based guide to help you safeguard your child's health from birth through early childhood. How Do Vaccines Work? Vaccines helps your child build protection against harmful diseases without making them sick . They do this by introducing a safe part of the germ, somet