The severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) outbreak in 2003 had a profound effect on Singapore's healthcare system. Ninety-seven healthcare workers contracted Sars, of whom three died.
Singapore has gained valuable lessons in pandemic preparedness and management from the Sars experience, enabling the Republic to develop and regularly exercise plans for future - and current - public health crises.
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