President’s Message 2011

In the light of the unrest and transformations we see happening globally in the last couple of months, one point to note is that they are a result of unhappiness over perceived unfairness, especially among young people. Thus, as society evolves, change is to be expected. The status quo can no longer be maintained. Singapore, with its status as a first world country, will have to eventually show more care and concern for its citizens too in line with its policy to listen to the ground. Eventually we hope to see a truly gracious and caring society.

We, in the Society, HSS, would also like to listen to the ground. What then are your aspirations for your Society in this changing social climate? Do you have new ideas or innovations that you would like to see in the near future for our Society? If you have, we want to encourage you to come forward. We would like the Society to move forward and change is necessary. And this change must come from you, the stakeholders in the Society. Therefore, we welcome new blood, a new generation, to come forward to take the reins.

Last year, I made a call for more new people to come forward to help the committee to run the Society. This year I am appealing to you again. We have seen some positive responses last year. However, we need more of you to come forward in order to see more progress.

ACTVITIES

18 December 2010 : “ Haemophilic Arthropathy - Radio Nuclide Synovectomy “

This was a talk given by Dr Koh Pei Lin from the NUH Paediatric Department.

In conjunction with the Seminar, a Workshop on Home Therapy was carried out. It is a hands-on seminar conducted by Staff Nurse Lim Kah Bee and Lillie Ho.

19 March 2011 : “ Creating Smiles from Infancy to Adulthood "

This was jointly organized with Paediatric Dentistry Department NUH to educate the members on dental care. Dr Tong Huei Jinn was the speaker for the seminar.

26 June 2011 : “ Update on Haemophilia “

Dr Kuperan from TTSH spoke on some recent advances in the field of Haemophilia.

To conclude this report, I want to thank the committee for working very hard during the last one year to overcome all obstacles and strive to achieve much.

Dr Gan Kim Loon
18 September 2011