Mr. Chng Yi Yan, Director of the 22nd Essential Medicines Committee, represented NUS Pharmaceutical Society and NUS at the award ceremony.
NUS has been honored with the North West School Partner Award (Bronze) for its outstanding contributions to the North West Community in 2023. The Essential Medicines Committee (EMed) of NUS Pharmaceutical Society orchestrated the event "Know Your Medicines, Get It Right! @North West," and was acknowledged by the North West Community Development Council as a significant contributor to this accolade.
EMed serves as the volunteering arm of NUS Pharmaceutical Society, with "Know Your Medicines, Get It Right (KYMGIR)" being its annual flagship event, pivotal in fostering meaningful connections between pharmacy students, pharmacists, and senior citizens in the community. At its core, the committee endeavors to provide free medication review services and disseminate health information among senior citizens, while also providing a platform for student volunteers to cultivate empathy and enhance their communication skills.
As in previous years, the 21st EMed Committee upheld its custom of embracing a carnival motif for the occasion, arranging diverse booths within the 888 Plaza Atrium for elderly attendees to enjoy. Alongside seeking guidance from pharmacists regarding their medication and supplement-related queries, the elderly also benefited from educational experiences at booths set up by the Pharmacy Profession Awareness Committee of NUS Pharmaceutical Society, where they learned about common health ailments and appropriate management strategies. The event garnered impressive community engagement, with numerous attendees expressing appreciation for the valuable information provided. We believe that the knowledge imparted during this event will lead to reduced medication errors and improved health outcomes in our community.
In the most recent iteration of KYMGIR, held at ACE The Place Community Club in collaboration with North West CDC, the 22nd EMed committee partnered with the Public Education Chapter of the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS) to set up booths aimed at screening, educating, and raising awareness about osteoporosis among participants. Additionally, there was an educational booth focusing on the proper disposal of medication waste. Key partners such as the Health Promotion Board and Nestle played crucial roles in the success of the event.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated members of our committee, whose hard work and commitment made this event possible. We also wish to acknowledge our partners and sponsors, whose support was instrumental in the success of KYMGIR. Special gratitude is extended to the healthcare professionals who shared their expertise and engaged with elderly participants from the community. We are deeply grateful to the North West CDC for recognizing our efforts with this prestigious award. It is a testament to the collective effort of everyone involved and the positive impact of our initiatives. We also thank our community partner for their enthusiastic participation and commitment to health education.
21st Essential Medicines (EMed) Committee
(From Left to Right)
Row 1: Rachel Tai Ke Jia, Wong Yun Han Madeline, Wong Yeu Ning Vanessa, See Wei Jun Jovan, Beckham Goh Keng Tze
Row 2: Danielle Chong Xue Jun, Wee Jing Ru Briana, Nam Yi Ting, Teo Shin Rei, Christy Lim Wen Chyi
Not Pictured: Nivedita Sridhar
22nd Essential Medicines (EMed) Committee
(From Left to Right)
Row 1: Ng Jie Qi, Yeo Qin Ying, Chng Yi Yan, Dr. Yap Kai Zhen
Row 2: Tam Khai Ning Calista, Kang Yoonsol, Kim Hyeongyung, Mrinmayee Vikram Soman, Kwok Zer Shyan