Healthcare Heroes
Summary Article: 200 Years of Surgery at Singapore General Hospital: From Colonial Beginnings to a Global Leader in Healthcare
A Humble Beginning (1819–1850s) Singapore’s medical story began with Sir Stamford Raffles’ landing in 1819, accompanied by his expedition’s sub-assistant...
Dr. Robert Kho-Seng Lim (1897 – 1969): The Doctor-Scientist Who Rebuilt Modern Chinese Medicine
Early Life and Education At the age of eight, Lim moved with his family to Edinburgh, Scotland, where he attended...
Lim Boon Keng (1869–1957): The Reformist Physician Who Shaped Singapore’s Modern Identity
Lim Boon Keng OBE (林文庆) was a pioneering Peranakan physician, social reformer, and educator who left an enduring impact on...
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists — Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell,...
S’pore Navy Dr Chua Jia Long Sets World Record in Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming, Raises Funds for Charity
Singapore Navy doctor Chua Jia Long, 34, has become the first Singaporean to complete the prestigious Triple Crown of Open...
