After World War II, countries in the region were saddled with a huge problem - the spread of infectious diseases such as smallpox, cholera, diphtheria and polio.
In Singapore, dispensaries and maternal and child health clinics were rolled out to offer primary care to rural areas and deliver vaccinations. For instance, in 1959, a mass smallpox vaccination exercise succeeded in covering 1.1 million people here.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Dive deeper at $0.99/month
Want more exclusives, sharp insights into what's happening at home and abroad? Subscribe to stay informed.
ST One Digital Package - Monthly
$9.90 $0.99/month
No contract
$0.99/month for the first 3 months, $9.90/month thereafter. T&Cs apply.
Unlock these benefits
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
2-week e-paper archive so you never miss out on any topic that matters to you
