Health around you

1. Masjid Yusof Ishak holds 15-minute exercise for elderly worshippers after Friday prayers

   1 day ago Berita Harian Singapura Masjid Yusof Ishak, Woodlands, Singapura

   Masjid Yusof Ishak in Woodlands, Singapore, runs a 15-minute bodyweight strength session for elderly male worshippers after Friday prayers. The programme, which began on 24 July, is led voluntarily by a certified trainer and draws about 10 participants each week.

2. EU studies Singapore's Wolbachia mosquito method to fight dengue

   1 week ago Berita Harian Singapura Ang Mo Kio, Singapore 6.6 km

   European Union health officials visited a mosquito breeding facility in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, on September 1 to study the city-state's Wolbachia project. The EU is exploring the method as climate change spreads dengue to warmer European regions. The project has reduced mosquito numbers in its release areas by 80 to 90 percent.

3. Ang Mo Kio preschool sees new government grant as chance after failed partnership bid

   1 week ago Tamil Murasu Ang Mo Kio, Singapore 6.6 km

   Kids & Kinz, a private preschool in Ang Mo Kio operating since 1989, failed to join the government-backed partner operator scheme. The school now views the new grant announced in August as an opportunity, with details being prepared by the Early Childhood Development Agency. The government plans to cut preschool fees from 2028, widening the fee gap for private schools.