CHOW Wai Leng

Dr. CHOW Wai Leng is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and currently serves as Director of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division at the Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore. Her work focuses on policy implementation for non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, maternal/child health, and pandemic response (e.g., COVID-19). She also integrates data analytics and research into public health strategies.

Previously, she led the Health Services Research department at Changi General Hospital, specializing in data-driven decision-making. Her research interests encompass telehealth, care model innovation, technology-driven health behavior change, and resource allocation optimization. She collaborates across institutions like I2R and NUS.

Education: Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine. Professional history includes roles in healthcare management, policy development, and medical practice spanning over two decades. Notable areas of expertise include emergency department optimization, chronic disease management, and healthcare system efficiency. She has published extensively on public health topics, blending clinical, operational, and policy perspectives.