AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCervical Cancer Protection: Singapore will add the HPV9 (Gardasil 9) vaccine to national immunisation schedules from Jan 1, 2027, expanding coverage for eligible females aged 9 to 26 and offering broader protection than HPV2. Workplace Safety: A coroner’s inquiry heard that two PUB workers who died after inhaling toxic gas in 2024 were not wearing respirator masks and other safety steps were missed. Haze & Air Quality: NEA reported moderate to low-unhealthy PSI levels, with smoke haze possibly drifting in from Sumatra and Kalimantan—urging people to check PM2.5 before going out. Drug Enforcement: A man was jailed and caned for importing and consuming etomidate vape pods, the first such conviction under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act. Healthcare Business: Cuprina Holdings agreed to acquire Singapore’s East Coast Podiatry and Orchard Clinic for about S$4.0m, boosting its wound-care and women’s health footprint. Active Ageing: Singapore plans to support 16,000 seniors through a new active ageing framework with more programmes and social activities. Sports Tech: Virtual taekwondo debuted at the Asian Games, with Singapore’s Darren Yap winning bronze without real contact.
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