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Milestones, Achievements & Awards

2024/09/25
  1. Apr 2026

    1. Opening of National University Centre of Genomic Medicine

      A centre at that helps bring genomics into everyday care. Our multi-disciplinary team brings together clinical and laboratory geneticists, specialty clinicians and dedicated genetic counsellors, all supported by our genomic laboratory, pathologists, and researchers.
  2. Mar 2026

    1. Launch of the NUH Innovation Hub

      The National University Hospital (NUH) has launched the NUH Innovation Hub, a collaborative space designed to accelerate healthcare transformation through partnerships and AI-driven solutions, tackling head on the challenges presented by an ageing population, a shrinking workforce and rising healthcare costs.
  3. Jan 2026

    1. NUH is among Singapore's Top 300 EMployers in the Singapore Opportunity Index

      This recognition as a Career Launcher reflects our commitment to creating pathways for people at all career stages. THrough tailored capability-building programmes, mentorship initiatives, and leadership development, we focus on skills and potential in our staff.

    2. Singapore Health Quality Service Awards 2026

      The Singapore Health Quality Service Awards honour outstanding healthcare professionals from across the healthcare sector who have delivered quality care and excellent patient experience.

      Congratulations to our 83 Silver, 39 Gold, and 27 Star awardees!

    3. Opening of National University Centre for Digestive Health (NUCD)

      Only centre in Singapore to put in place three AI-enabled systems to identify early gastrointestinal lesions more effectively and enable real-time cancer diagnosis of these lesions.
  4. Nov 2025

    1. Singapore Business Review (SBR) Management Excellence Awards 2025

      Kent Ridge Office of Innovation (KROI)
      - Team of the Year - Healthcare
      - Innovator of the Year - Healthcare

      Since its formation in 2024, KROI has transformed healthcare delivery through capability building, strategic partnerships and groundbreaking AI solutions like MedBot and ED Summarizer. The ED Summarizer alone saves up to 45 hours of documentation time daily for our Emergency Department doctors, freeing them to focus on what matters most - patient care. 

      Kent Ridge Office of Resources (KROR)
      - Employee Engagement of the Year - Healthcare

      Established in 2024, this multidisciplinary team achieved remarkable cost containment of nearly $26 million in its inaugural year, while optimising workforce deployment and enhancing employee development.

    2. Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award 2025

      2nd runner-up

      Principal Enrolled Nurse Fatimah Abdul Rahman

      With over 30 years of experience as an ICU nurse at NUH, Principal Enrolled Nurse Fatimah Abdul Rahman has turned every challenge into an opportunity to grow and serve.

      From caring for patients while pregnant during the SARS outbreak to training colleagues on infection control during COVID-19, Fatimah has consistently demonstrated resilience and a positive attitude to provide the best care. 

      This year, she was awarded second runner-up for the Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award – a testament to her unwavering dedication to advancing nursing and patient care. Today, she continues to upskill and embrace new technologies through the enrolled nurses role redesign initiative. 
  5. Oct 2025

    1. Stanford University/Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists 2025

      • Prof Jimmy So, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of General Surgery (Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery
      • Adj A/Prof Khoo Chin Meng, Head and Senior Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine
      • A/Prof Reshma A Merchant, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine
      • Emeritus Prof Aileen Wee, Emeritus Consultant, Department of Pathology
      • Dr Daniel Huang, Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine
      • Prof Lawrence Ho Khek-Yu, Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine
      • Prof Lim Tow Keang, Senior Consultant, Division of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine
      • Dr Loh Tze Ping, Senior Consultant, Chlinical Chemistry Division, Department of Laboratory Medicine
      • Adj A/Prof Mark Muthiah, Senior Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine
      • Adj A/Prof See Kay Choong, Senior Consultant, Division of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine
      • A/Prof Zubair Amin, Senior Consultant, Department of Neonatology, Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical Institute
    2. 18th Singapore HR Awards

      Workforce Transformation Award for HR (Large Enterprises) – Conferred by Workforce Singapore (WSG), recognising our comprehensive well-being framework and development approach that creates a supportive, empowering workplace for staff at all levels. 

      Excellence in Learning & Development, Coaching & Mentoring (Gold) – For our holistic development journey from tailored onboarding to capability-building programmes, and extensive leadership and mentorship initiatives.

      Excellence in Employee Experience & Well-Being (Silver) – For our comprehensive health, fitness, financial, social and CSR programmes that foster positive work culture.
  6. Sep 2025

    1. Hospital Management Asia Awards 2025

      The HMA Awards recognise best practices in Asia’s hospitals, highlighting innovative and progressive projects that improve outcomes. We’re delighted to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues from these departments:

      Infection Control Excellence (Gold)
      Department of Neonatology 

      Best in Talent Development (Excellence)
      Emergency Medicine Department

      Most Advanced Healthcare Technology (Excellence)
      Division of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery

      Best in Financial Improvement (Excellence)
      Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine

      Most Sustainable Hospital (Excellence)
      Department of Nursing and Group Hospitality
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