· Researchers’ study found that acupuncture across four weeks leads to favourable changes in protein levels in tear fluids
· Clinical trial by Singapore Eye Research Institute and Chung Hwa Medical Institution to recruit peri- and post-menopausal women to evaluate efficacy of herbal remedies in treating dry eye

Presented at the Singapore Garden Festival, the biennial Community in Bloom (CIB) Awards recognise and reward gardening efforts of our local gardening groups.

The Herbs Garden at Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution (Toa Payoh) received the Gold Banding under the Organization Category in 2018. This is the 2nd award received by the Herbs Garden in the CIB Awards, first time being in 2014.