John Wah Lim

John Wah Lim is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and a Consultant at Singapore General Hospital. His expertise lies in occupational and environmental health, with teaching focuses on occupational health and environmental health. He holds qualifications including MB BCh (Hons) from the UK (2003), MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health (2009), and Fellowship in Occupational Medicine (2012).

• Education: MB BCh (Hons) UK (2003), MPH (OEH) Singapore (2009), Dip Family Med NUS (2011), FAMS (Occupational Medicine) (2012)

His research interests center on occupational safety, environmental health hazards, and healthcare worker protection. Notable work includes studies on influenza vaccination uptake among nurses, workplace safety integration, needle stick injury prevention, and asbestos-related disease mitigation. His publications reflect a focus on preventive measures in occupational settings and public health policy.

Awards include the Richard Gillis Prize (2012) and recognition for best oral presentation in occupational medicine (2011). He actively contributes to professional leadership roles, including EXCO membership in the College of Public Health and Occupational Medicine and the Environmental & Occupational Dermatology Society.

• Labs/Teams: Associated with the Occupational Health Education & Research Unit (OHERU) and WHO Collaborating Centre for Occupational Health