New MOH–NUS Fellowship launched to strengthen everyday ethics in Singapore’s healthcare sector
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 4-Mar-2026 03:15 ET (4-Mar-2026 08:15 GMT/UTC)
The inaugural Fellowship—awarded to NUH nurse Kwek Shi Qi—equips experienced healthcare professionals to translate ethical principles into everyday clinical decisions through rigorous study and real-world attachments
New research reveals that Covid lockdowns set children's development back by years. The study shows how the pandemic hampered children’s ability to regulate their behaviour, stay focused and adapt to new situations. The greatest impact was seen among pupils who were in reception year (ages four-five) when the first lockdowns began - a crucial stage when youngsters normally learn to socialise, follow routines and navigate the busy world of the classroom.
The team say that children may still be feeling the effects years later.
A new digital reconstruction of the face of the 3.67‑million‑year‑old Australopithecus fossil, Little Foot, provides new insight into the evolution of the human face.
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