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August 2020

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IN THIS ISSUE

In our August edition of SMA News, we look at the role our profession and community play in the nation's healthcare defence. Read about the people who served and gave generously during SARS and COVID-19, the ones in the business of preparedness as well as people and departments who stepped up to address urgent needs.

Editorial

The Editors' Musings

Tina Tan, Chie Zhi Ying

Feature

The Courage to Serve – Interview with Prof Low Cheng Hock

Ho Choon Kiat

President's Forum

Weathering the Storm Together

Tan Yia Swam

Council News

Highlights from the Honorary Secretary

Ng Chew Lip

Honouring Excellence


Opinion

Seek Save Serve – On Elves, Sisyphus and Gandhi

Lo Hong Yee, Russell Lim, Teo Kok Ann Colin, Tabitha Ang Xue Qi

Adapting to Fight a Common Enemy

Koh Tse Hsien

Lessons on Becoming Viral, Migrant Justice and Activist Burnout

Sudesna Roy Chowdhury

Forging Ahead through Fear and Infection: From SARS to COVID-19

Sneha Sharma, Lim Hong Huay

The Truth about Surgery: Personal Anecdotes from a Public-Sector Surgeon (Part 2)

Chew Min Hoe

AIC Says

Subsidies for Vaccinations and Childhood Developmental Screenings

Agency for Integrated Care

Review

Heart of the Matter

Kenneth Lyen

Reflections

Third Spacing: The Podcast

Ching Ann Hui, Ong Yuki

Announcement

SMA Clinic Assistant Place and Train Programme

Understanding Indemnity and How to Deal with Difficult Situations

Health Needs for Person with Intellectual Disabilities in COVID-19 Era and Beyond

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