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Health Sciences Authority

Wanted: More blood donors in Singapore of all ages

Since Jan 2, the upper age limit for first-time blood donors in Singapore has been raised from 60 to 65.
Since Jan 2, the upper age limit for first-time blood donors in Singapore has been raised from 60 to 65.

7 weeks’ jail for man caught trying to smuggle over 100kg of chewing tobacco into S’pore

Mohamad Amirul Hakimi Zainal was sentenced to seven weeks’ jail on Jan 5.
Mohamad Amirul Hakimi Zainal was sentenced to seven weeks’ jail on Jan 5.

Vape sellers targeting the young with devices that can play music, games

Vape factory owner Mr Li shows off tech-enabled vapes that allow users to connect to their smartphones via Bluetooth to listen to music and browse apps such as Instagram and Telegram.
Vape factory owner Mr Li shows off tech-enabled vapes that allow users to connect to their smartphones via Bluetooth to listen to music and browse apps such as Instagram and Telegram.

Novavax Covid-19 vaccine available at some GP clinics in Singapore from Jan 2 to May 31

An additional Covid-19 vaccine dose in 2025 or 2026 can increase protection against severe disease, CDA said.
An additional Covid-19 vaccine dose in 2025 or 2026 can increase protection against severe disease, CDA said.

Age limit for first-time blood donors to be raised to 65 from Jan 2

Increasing the upper age limit for first-time donors will expand Singapore’s donor pool as the population ages, ensuring the sustainability of the blood supply without compromising the safety of older donors, said HSA.
Increasing the upper age limit for first-time donors will expand Singapore’s donor pool as the population ages, ensuring the sustainability of the blood supply without compromising the safety of older donors, said HSA.

Over 2,700 people fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties kicked in on Sept 1

Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.
Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.

Man fined for posting vape content on social media, possession of vapes

HSA began investigating Krish Khalifa after receiving complaints from members of the public about TikTok videos he posted which showed him vaping.
HSA began investigating Krish Khalifa after receiving complaints from members of the public about TikTok videos he posted which showed him vaping.

$21,500 in illegally made cough syrup and prescription medicine seized in Joo Chiat raid

More than 31 litres of illegal cough syrup and 5,200 units of addictive prescription medicines were seized.
More than 31 litres of illegal cough syrup and 5,200 units of addictive prescription medicines were seized.

Myanmar teen who lost immigration pass over Kpod under probe for weapon possession, affray

The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.
The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.

S’porean teen first Kpod abuser admitted to DRC; foreigner has long-term pass revoked for possession

HSA said on Dec 8 that it first caught the 16-year-old in possession of a regular e-vaporiser on Sept 4.
HSA said on Dec 8 that it first caught the 16-year-old in possession of a regular e-vaporiser on Sept 4.

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