please click on the image below to find out more about rag!

please click on the image below to find out more about health campaign cum bazaar!

The good health and safety of the NUS community remains a top priority. Consequently, all participants for the upcoming FOC are kindly asked to comply with the following points:

Declaration of travel history
Those who had travelled to affected countries in the last 7 days should not participate in the activity or event. Please do inform your OGLs who will be calling you in the next few days to give you details regarding the camp.

Those displaying symptoms/close relatives displaying symptoms
Participants who have flu-like symptoms or flu-like illnesses should not take part in the activity or event. Those feeling unwell should seek medical attention immediately; once again, inform your OGLs as soon as possible.

Provision of contact details
This is to facilitate contact tracing, if necessary.

We realise that these preventive measures may cause some inconvenience, but they are put in place to contribute to a safe and healthy campus environment for everyone involved. Each one of you can play a part by practising good personal hygiene during the camp and exercising social responsibility by informing the any of the comm members if you are feeling unwell. Don’t be afraid to let us know, it’s for everyone’s well-being! Many thanks!

Hey freshies!

Here are some stuff to note for the camp:

EDIT: please let your OGLs know when they call you if you fall into any of the H1N1 categories stated in the declaration form! If you haven’t told us your t-shirt size please let your OGLs know as well thanks.

Reporting place: Science foyer outside LT27.  If you’re taking 95 from opposite buona vista mrt alight at the stop after NUH and just walk in.
Time: 830AM
Date:  29/6, next monday
Things to bring(COMPULSORY): THERMOMETER, ez-link card,sleeping bag,indemnity form,$45 if you haven’t paid,sport shoes(the grass there is horrible)
Attire: Up to you unless specified by your ogls

You should be expecting a call from your ogls soon(this weekend) regarding some details. If by sun 10pm you haven’t received a call just refer to this website regarding the details.

Seeyou at Kizuna!=D

FOC comm 09

The FOC treasurer(Shuyi) and publicity IC(Tracy) will be going down to Yusoff Ishak House (YIH) on the 22nd and 23rd JUNE, 9AM-4PM to collect payment for the camp. They will be wearing orange tee(pharmrag tee) for 22nd june and grey tee(xpharm tee) for 23rd june and should be seated at the bench located near NUSSU sect(go up the stairs when you’re in YIH).

If you’re unable to make it, pls email to pharm.kizuna09@gmail.com to let us know ASAP and we’ll make other arrangements (if possible).

reponses are really good this yr, so dont register late and live in regret! email to pharm.kizuna09@gmail.com now!

for more updates,pls refer to this website(:

-FOC committee

::Pharmacy Freshman Orientation Camp 09 is proudly brought to you by FOC committee 09::

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:

There is a slight amendment to the duration of the camp.
Please note that it will be from 29 JUNE-2 JULY instead. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

A confirmation email will be sent to you after you register with us via email.

Camp fees: $45. Please look out for the announcement on the payment for camp fees (mid June).

SEEYOU THERE!

::proudly brought to you by the Health Promotion Board::

EDIT:for those who are unable to access the link for elixir pls email valerie at u0804887@nus.edu.sg and i’ll sent you all the copy via email!thanks!

Dear beloved Pharmers,

The long awaited Elixir MAY issue is OUT at last!
In this issue we have:
1) The featured report of YEP! Read all about Pharmacy’s overseas project and cultural exchange experience.
It’s definitely something that you do not want to miss!
2) Check out events that you may have missed! Check out the youth alumni sharing session, sporty girls and hunky guys battling it out during sports carnival, the enriching patient counseling event and MANY MORE!
3) Feeling too bored during this hols? check out the informative H1N1 and vitaminD articles and chill with the sudoku puzzle!.

And as always, enjoy this issue!
Have lots of funs during hols. =)

Warmest Regards,
MRT director & Elixir editor
Valerie Ng & Loh Shu Yi

click on the image below to grab your copy now!

To our incoming Freshmen,

Science will be holding its own Open House on 23rd May. There’ll be a series of talks scheduled for you to learn more about the course and curricular. Additionally, you can learn more about the student activities under the umbrella of NUS Pharmaceutical Society!

We’ll be looking foward to see you on Saturday then!

24 March 2009 marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. The World Health Organisation’s theme for this year’s World TB Day is “I AM STOPPING TB”. It is a continuation of a two-year campaign that recognises the important role of the individual in stopping TB in the community.

Update on the Tuberculosis Situation in Singapore

There were a total of 1,451 new cases of TB notified among Singapore residents in 2008, as compared to 1,256 cases in 2007. The TB incidence rate of 39.8 per 100,000 residents in 2008 is higher than the 35.1 per 100,000 in 2007. This is the first time the incidence rate has increased in 10 years. The increase in new cases in 2008 is likely due to increased reactivation of latent TB infection as well as increased transmission of TB in the community.

Importance of Early Diagnosis and Complete Treatment of TB Cases

To successfully control TB, it is important to ensure that all cases with TB are diagnosed early and undergo complete treatment till cure so as to curb community transmission at the earliest opportunity.

Symptoms suggestive of TB
prolonged cough
fever
night sweats
unexplained loss of weight and appetite
tiredness

People with the above symptoms should seek medical attention as soon as possible. TB can be cured and patients with TB disease must complete the full course of treatment (6 to 9 months) to ensure they are fully cured. Those who fail to adhere to treatment may continue to be infectious and have a higher risk of developing drug-resistant TB and relapse of the disease.

Controlling TB is Everyone’s Responsibility

At the individual level, we can all do our part by ensuring early diagnosis and compliance with full treatment should we suffer from TB. As TB is a respiratory illness, patients should also observe proper cough etiquette (e.g. wearing mask and coughing into tissue) to prevent transmission.

The stigma attached to TB patients and prolonged treatment required of TB patients both act as barriers for people coming forward for diagnosis and treatment. At the community level, family, friends and employers of TB patients can play a critical role by providing them the support and encouragement. For example, family members should encourage and remind patients to adhere strictly to treatment and employers should be considerate by allowing their workers to take some time off to go to the polyclinic for treatment.

Adapted from MOH press release “We can all play a part in stopping TB”
http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/pressreleases.aspx?id=21274

For more information on TB
Visit http://www.pqms.moh.gov.sg/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx under FAQs on Disease and Illnesses.