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Judith Tan

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Judith returned to The Straits Times as its health correspondent in March 2023, bringing with her 36 years of journalism experience – in broadcast, online and print. She gets her adrenaline rush from tip-offs. For her story on then Speaker of Parliament Michael Palmer’s extramarital affair, Judith won Best in Newspaper Breaking News Article at the 2013 Asian Media Awards organised by the World Association of News Publishers. To take a breather from work, she paints pebbles.

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Animal Lovers League loses lease at The Animal Lodge; authorities prioritising animals’ well-being

Animal Lovers League has been a tenant at The Animal Lodge, a facility supporting animal welfare groups and independent shelters, since March 2018.
Animal Lovers League has been a tenant at The Animal Lodge, a facility supporting animal welfare groups and independent shelters, since March 2018.

She had her daughter through IVF, ensuring the baby would not inherit her genetic condition

Housewife Felicia Lee (left) was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis when she was 12. Seen here with her husband Mr Cedric Ng and their one-year-old daughter Phoebe who was conceived through IVF.
Housewife Felicia Lee (left) was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis when she was 12. Seen here with her husband Mr Cedric Ng and their one-year-old daughter Phoebe who was conceived through IVF.

Life rewired: Deep brain stimulation curbs excessive, involuntary movements in boy with rare disorder

An 11 year-old Singaporean, known here as Adrian, is the first paediatric patient with GNAO1, a rare genetic neurological disorder, in Singapore and  Asia to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for this condition. Adrian (with his back and his mother Felicia, 42, looking at a baby photo of Adrian.
An 11 year-old Singaporean, known here as Adrian, is the first paediatric patient with GNAO1, a rare genetic neurological disorder, in Singapore and  Asia to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for this condition. Adrian (with his back and his mother Felicia, 42, looking at a baby photo of Adrian.

Career model for nurses in Singapore to be reviewed: Rahayu Mahzam

Existing supervisory frameworks for nurse leaders will also be enhanced to better support their needs.
Existing supervisory frameworks for nurse leaders will also be enhanced to better support their needs.

KKH takes DayOne mental health programme for parents with special needs children into the community

Joshua Mark Tan, one, was born premature at 26 weeks and has complex developmental issues, and this has resulted in his parents Janice Seah, 41, and  John Mark Chen, 47, developing high stress and anxiety.
Joshua Mark Tan, one, was born premature at 26 weeks and has complex developmental issues, and this has resulted in his parents Janice Seah, 41, and  John Mark Chen, 47, developing high stress and anxiety.

Rare skin condition gives 9-year-old girl skin like KPop Demon Hunters character

Phoebe Hu with her doctors (left to right) Dr Nikki Fong, Dr Valerie Ho and Dr Enrica Tan at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Oct 21.
Phoebe Hu with her doctors (left to right) Dr Nikki Fong, Dr Valerie Ho and Dr Enrica Tan at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Oct 21.

She lives in darkness and silence because of a genetic condition

Ms Tan Siew Ling (left), 38, assistant manager in the innovation division at SG Enable, depends wholly on her older brother Tan Yan Cai, 41, an IT engineer.
Ms Tan Siew Ling (left), 38, assistant manager in the innovation division at SG Enable, depends wholly on her older brother Tan Yan Cai, 41, an IT engineer.

Patient-led group provides social, community support for neurofibromatosis sufferers

Neurofibromatosis sometimes manifests itself as growth of thousands of benign tumours on the body and face, causing stigma and misunderstandings.
Neurofibromatosis sometimes manifests itself as growth of thousands of benign tumours on the body and face, causing stigma and misunderstandings.

Keeping yellow fever out of S’pore is one top priority for new Communicable Diseases Agency

Scientific officer Falah Yusrina Zailani, 31, donning a fully encapsulating protective suit to collect and process pathogens such as tuberculosis and yellow fever.
Scientific officer Falah Yusrina Zailani, 31, donning a fully encapsulating protective suit to collect and process pathogens such as tuberculosis and yellow fever.

New infectious diseases agency to chart S'pore’s new pandemic plans: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong likened pandemic preparedness to taking out an insurance policy against future crises, and noted that this always comes at a cost.
PM Lawrence Wong likened pandemic preparedness to taking out an insurance policy against future crises, and noted that this always comes at a cost.

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