In 1952, when the Singapore Paediatric Society held its first meeting, our world was very different from today but even though the challenges doctors faced then were also very different, the aims and the ideals of the society were just the same as now. Because the future generation is always the children we care for today. In the early days, paediatric health care, focused on issues like infectious diseases and malnutrition. But after decades of progress, in medicine and society in general, the focus has shifted to problems like obesity and cancer. So how has the SPS changed through the years. Our first home was the former Mistri Wing at the original Singapore General Hospital building, but now our presence spreads to other paediatric, medical and academic centres throughout the island. We have built an organisation which works hard to bring the profession together – not just paediatric specialists but also general practitioners, nurses and other paramedical staff who care for our children – to enhance the health of the young through education and training of healthcare providers, promoting research as well as strengthening the bonds between professionals, and encouraging cooperation within the medical fraternity so that everyone who cares about the future of our children can share their experience and spend time together exchanging ideas – at conferences, informal meetings and social events. We also work closely with other local, regional and international bodies to keep in touch and up to speed.

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