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Saudi regulator teams with Singapore scientists for heat-resilient workplaces

Saudi Arabia’s key occupational safety and health body is partnering with a Singaporean research center to develop tools and strategies to protect workers from increasing heat risks in the region. Workplace safety and health risks are rising worldwide as heatwaves become more frequent and intense due to global warming and climate change.

How endurance athletes in Asia overcome the challenges of training amid humidity and pollution

Athletes competing and training in hot, humid climates are faced with a different set of challenges. Parts of Asia have some of the most unforgiving climate for those focused on endurance sports.

‘Heat stress is a silent killer’: How heat can affect mental health in workers

As temperatures rise, workers could be more susceptible to mental health issues, leading to conflicts in the workplace, impaired decision-making and lower productivity, said Dr Ken C. Shawa, a senior economist at the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

How safe are our races

More Singaporeans are lacing up their running shoes. But as the number of races grows, so do the risks. In our hot and humid climate, what does it really take to prepare for a race in Singapore?

Global Heat Health Experts Gather to Advance Life-saving Knowledge and Action

The Global Heat Health Information Network conducted its inaugural Heat Health Open Forum on global heat realities and solutions.

Singapore had 122 more dangerous heat days in 2024 due to climate change

The impacts of climate change on Singapore’s weather are already being felt, with scientists estimating that the Republic experienced 122 extra days of dangerous heat in 2024.

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The Straits Times

NUS Medicine’s focus on research leads to better patient care, raises school’s standing globally

Research is a very important facet of working at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and almost every member of its faculty is involved in scientific or clinical studies. The school secures more than $100 million in research grants each year to fund impactful research and breakthroughs that shape the future of healthcare, with the money coming from a variety of sources, including the university, the Government, industry partners and private foundations.

02 Jul 2025

National Press Foundation

‘Global Boiling’: Extreme Heat Taking Toll on Health, Economy

Prolonged periods of extreme heat resulting from global climate change are rapidly transforming the way people live and work, requiring an “urgent call” for action by world leaders who have not yet fully embraced the growing crisis. “We have entered into the brand new phase,” Jason Lee, director of the Heat Resilience and Performance Center at the National University of Singapore, told the National Press Foundation’s International Trade Fellowship program. “You think global warming; that’s not true. It’s global boiling now and we are right in the midst of the crisis.”

24 Jun 2025

Mekong Eye

Yangon residents trapped between heat, humidity and power cuts

“As the air is already saturated with moisture, high humidity conditions limit the evaporation of sweat, resulting in a reduction in the body’s ability to remove heat from our body and cool down,” said Associate Professor Jason Lee, Chair of the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) Southeast Asia Hub.

16 Jun 2025

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First GHHIN SEA Heat Health Forum

Mark your calendars for 7-10 January 2025. As our region faces growing heat challenges from climate change, this forum will be a game-changer in shaping a heat-resilient Southeast Asia. Together, we’ll tackle urban heat, workplace exposure, and cultural & traditional perspectives, fostering partnerships and innovative solutions to protect lives and livelihoods.

Understanding of Heat-Health Impact in Subtropical High-density Cities: An Experience from Hong Kong

This lecture, given by Prof Ren Chao from the University of Hong Kong, will share new findings of the current situation of extreme hot weather in Hong Kong and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration to bridge the scientific world and society.

21 Feb 2024

Organised by: HRPC

The Impact of Climate Change on Heat-Related Illnesses

The seminar, titled "The Impact of Climate Change on Heat-Related Illnesses", will bring experts together and promote collaboration in the realm of heat health research. The talks will encompass a wide range of topics, which include the nature of extreme heat events, the impact of extreme heat on each nation's health, mechanisms underlying heat-related illnesses and strategies to manage these illnesses.

26 Jan 2024

Organised by: HRPC and Duke-NUS' PERC