Governments and health systems face many challenges in achieving health goals for their communities. This has become even more difficult, with rapid globalisation, increasing disease burdens and new and emerging infectious diseases.

The SDGHI was set up with the aim of addressing current and emerging health challenges across ASEAN member states and in other Asian countries.

Professor Ivy Ng, Group CEO, SingHealth said, “Solutions to health challenges do not always come from our own backyard.   By working with regional collaborators, our healthcare professionals will gain valuable insights to hone their clinical skills and research expertise to address emerging health challenges and disease threats.

“The SDGHI will enable us to work with partners in the region to push the boundaries of medicine and achieve better health outcomes for our respective communities.”

Helmed by Professor Michael H. Merson, former vice-provost for global affairs at Duke University and founding director of the University’s Duke Global Health Institute, the SDGHI will provide many opportunities for researchers, educators and healthcare practitioners across the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre to gain deeper insights, gain greater exposure and conduct research studies into global health.