The Nipah virus, which has once again made the news following an outbreak in India’s West Bengal. While the number of confirmed cases is still small, the outbreak has prompted countries in the region, including Singapore, to strengthen precautions.

Singapore has introduced enhanced measures at Changi Airport and stepped up hospital surveillance to catch any potential cases early.

But how does this outbreak compare to previous Nipah incidents, such as the 1999 outbreak in Singapore and Malaysia? What lessons can we draw from history, and what practical steps can we take to protect ourselves today?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Paul Tambyah, former president of the Asia-Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, to break down the facts, explain the risks, and share advice on staying safe.

The Nipah virus, which has once again made the news following an outbreak in India&rsquo;s West Bengal. While the number of confirmed cases is still small, the outbreak has prompted countries in the region, including Singapore, to strengthen precautions.
Singapore has introduced enhanced measures at Changi Airport and stepped up hospital surveillance to catch any potential cases early. But how does this outbreak compare to previous Nipah incidents, such as the 1999 outbreak in Singapore and Malaysia? What lessons can we draw from history, and what practical steps can we take to protect ourselves today?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Paul Tambyah, former president of the Asia-Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, to break down the facts, explain the risks, and share advice on staying safe.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.