Health Sciences Authority

HSA’s 3-week dash to design system tracking thousands of vape cases, from fines to rehab progress

HSA and the GovTech had raced to build the new Vaping Information System, a one-stop platform used by enforcement officers to handle vaping offences.

askST: Was PHV driver right to detain intoxicated passenger who was allegedly using Kpods?

A private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver took his passenger directly to the Clementi Police Division HQ after seeing his passenger allegedly vaping.

More than 1 million illegal health products including cough syrup, sex drugs seized in 2025: HSA

Most of the illegal products seized were cough syrups, sexual enhancement medicines and painkillers.

Storage providers seek clarity from MOH as new anti-vape laws require them to do more checks

The Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act introduced a new offence which puts the onus on storage providers to prevent clients from storing vapes on their properties.

Over $1.1 million in vapes, components seized in HSA’s largest haul since Sept 1; man arrested

Almost 67,000 vapes and related components were seized from a raid on a warehouse in Mandai.

Singapore revises healthcare AI guidelines, attains WHO top rating for medical device regulation

These AI guidelines enables HSA to contribute to advancing global healthcare while keeping healthcare safe and effective.

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.

HSA to review regulatory framework for complementary health products

The Health Sciences Authority is reviewing its regulatory framework and anticipates finalising the regulations by mid-2028.

ST Explains: How is Singapore’s blood stock maintained?

Singapore relies on blood collection from donors on a voluntary, non-remunerated basis, which goes towards supporting the nation’s nine-day supply and emergency stockpile of blood.

Youth blood donor rate in S’pore continues downward trend, posing challenge amid ageing population

Charmaine Tan, 18, is part of a group of young volunteers with the Singapore Red Cross’ YouthInspire programme, which aims to encourage peer-to-peer donor recruitment.

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