Hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) and diabetes are serious health concerns affecting many Singaporeans. In fact, in 2022 the prevalence of chronic conditions in local residents from 18 to 74 years of age was 37% for hypertension, 32% for hyperlipidemia, and 8.5% for diabetes. If left unmanaged, these conditions can lead to severe […]
Children as young as four years old are being placed in residential care because there is no foster carer available, while there is a waiting list for admission to the country’s 15 special care beds, according to the latest report from the Child Law Project. The report, ‘Falling Through the Cracks: An Analysis of Child […]
Dr. Nick Yoder Associate Vice President, Center for Whole Human Education & Research, Harmony Academy Dr. Yoder leads and manages the team that supports four core areas: research, policy, content, and professional learning—each with an equity lens. With a career in education spanning two decades, Dr. Yoder’s expertise in integrating social, emotional, and academic development […]