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Communicable Diseases Agency

Health Sciences Authority orders removal of contaminated Rosabella moringa powder capsules

Specific lots of Rosabella's moringa powder capsules have been affected by a possible salmonella contamination. The lot codes can be found at the bottom of the bottle.
Specific lots of Rosabella's moringa powder capsules have been affected by a possible salmonella contamination. The lot codes can be found at the bottom of the bottle.

SIA passenger with measles who travelled through S’pore not linked to other cases here: CDA

The passenger transited through Changi Airport for about 2.5 hours before getting on his outbound flight to Los Angeles.
The passenger transited through Changi Airport for about 2.5 hours before getting on his outbound flight to Los Angeles.

No cases of new mpox strain in Singapore but situation being monitored closely, say authorities

Since the global mpox outbreak in 2022, all mpox cases detected in Singapore have been of MPXV clade IIb.
Since the global mpox outbreak in 2022, all mpox cases detected in Singapore have been of MPXV clade IIb.

Singapore to ease measures against Nipah virus from Feb 23; no cases reported to date

The Communicable Diseases Agency said it will cease temperature screening at the airport and seaports for flights and ships arriving from affected areas.
The Communicable Diseases Agency said it will cease temperature screening at the airport and seaports for flights and ships arriving from affected areas.

2 new measles cases detected in Singapore, bringing total to 13 for 2026 so far

Vaccination can confer long-term protection against measles infection.
Vaccination can confer long-term protection against measles infection.

SFA recalls 2 more Dumex Dulac infant formula products following detection of toxin

The latest products affected are Dumex Dulac Stage 1 and Dumex Dulac Stage 2, with respective batch numbers 101575737 and 101570779.
The latest products affected are Dumex Dulac Stage 1 and Dumex Dulac Stage 2, with respective batch numbers 101575737 and 101570779.

Nipah virus fears trigger airport checks across Asia after India confirms two cases

Pixgeneric / Generic pix of customs check point at the arrival hall at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Feb 14, 2020.
Pixgeneric / Generic pix of customs check point at the arrival hall at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Feb 14, 2020.

Nipah virus: Singapore airports to screen visitors from affected places; no cases detected here

Temperature screening will be set up at airports in Singapore for flights arriving from areas affected by the Nipah virus.
Temperature screening will be set up at airports in Singapore for flights arriving from areas affected by the Nipah virus.

SFA stops sale of 5 batches of Nestle NAN infant formula due to possible presence of toxin

Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Jan 5 a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, and later extended the recall to other regions.
Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Jan 5 a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, and later extended the recall to other regions.

Back-to-school bugs: Communicable Diseases Agency advises parents, children to be vigilant

Teach your children how to wash their hands properly and frequently. The CDA recommends that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water.
Teach your children how to wash their hands properly and frequently. The CDA recommends that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.