Throughout history, infectious diseases have exacted a heavy toll on humankind. From epidemics such as the Black Death (plague) and the Spanish Flu to polio and dengue fever outbreaks in Singapore, infectious diseases have claimed millions of lives. Despite major advances made in medicine, science and technology in the past few decades which have improved our ability to fight diseases, the threat of infectious diseases remains ever-present. In today’s global society, trade, travel, war, climate changes and urbanisation all affect the spread of infectious diseases. Singaporeans learnt this during the SARS crisis of 2003.

The Invisible Enemy exhibition explores different aspects of infectious diseases and how they impact Singapore. Visitors will be able to learn how and what they can all do to fight and prevent diseases, individually and as a nation .

This exhibition is presented by the Ministry of Information, Communications & the Arts (MICA) and its partners – National Archives of Singapore (NAS), Health Promotion Board (HPB), Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA), Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA), S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) and National Library Board (NLB). It was made possible with support from National Security Co-ordinating Centre (Prime Minister’s Office), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Home Affairs and MICA.

Visit the exhibition at the following venues:

3 – 30 Nov 2007 HDB Hub, Toa Payoh

3 – 31 Dec 2007 Woodlands Civic Centre

4 Jan – Mar 2008 Singapore Discovery Centre