NPHEU monitors and interprets local infectious disease trends. These diseases include Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB), healthcare-associated infections, and infectious diseases of public health importance in Singapore. NPHEU does this through disease registries, surveillance programmes and research.
Through horizon scanning of international literature, NPHEU harnesses best-available knowledge to inform evidence-based clinical and public health practices in Singapore.
In addition, the Unit's operational roles in the national responses to HIV and TB protects Singaporeans from these infections. By working closely with national and international partners, NPHEU provides public health and epidemiological insights that helps Singapore prepare for, prevent against, and respond to infectious diseases.
