During the outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003, DSO was a member of the Singapore SARS Clinical Consortium that aided in the fight against the deadly virus.

Courage Medal
28 of our staff were awarded the Courage Medal by The Courage Fund for their involvement in the battle against SARS.

Medal and Letter of Commendation by the Ministry for Defence
MINDEF presented 13 of our staff with a medal and a letter of commendation for their dedication and contribution in supporting the fight against SARS.