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CNA
5 days ago
- General
- CNA
TTSH senior consultant Puah Ser Hon on the health risks associated with vaping
Research into the ills of vaping continues to turn up alarming information. In Singapore, those as young as 12 years old have been found with e-vaporisers on them. Some of the chemicals contained within a vape include nicotine, cancer-causing agents like formaldehyde, and metal nanoparticles such as tin, lead or nickel. Sabrina Ng takes a closer look at just how harmful the illegal habit can be, while Adjunct Assoc Prof Puah Ser Hon from the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at Tan Tock Seng Hospital shared more about the health risks associated with vaping.
CNA
6 days ago
- General
- CNA
Fire breaks out at Whampoa HDB block; five people taken to hospital
SINGAPORE: A fire broke out at a Housing Board block at 20 Jalan Tenteram on Thursday (May 29), said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Five people were taken to hospital as a result of the blaze, which also prompted the precautionary evacuation of about 40 others from the block. In a post on social media, SCDF said that firefighters responded to the fire at about 11.40am, and that the fire involved items placed along the corridor outside units on the second and third floors. "The fire had also affected the inside of both these units," it said, adding that the fire was extinguished using two water jets. "As a result of the fire, a few neighbouring units also sustained heat and soot damage." Two people were taken to Singapore General Hospital, two to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and one to KK Women's and Children's Hospital for smoke inhalation. "The cause of the fire is under investigation," SCDF said. SCDF advised members of the public to "help maintain a safe living environment by keeping common corridors, lift lobbies and staircases free of clutter". "A cluttered corridor can increase the risk of fire spread, hinder evacuation efforts and delay SCDF's response during an emergency," it said.
CNA
27-05-2025
- General
- CNA
Driver dies in accident involving two lorries on Braddell Road
SINGAPORE: An accident involving two lorries along Braddell Road towards Bartley on Tuesday (May 27) left a driver dead and caused an hours-long traffic snarl along the Lornie Viaduct. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at about 2pm. The police added that it involved two lorries. "A 36-year-old male lorry driver was conveyed conscious to the hospital, where he subsequently passed away," said the police. "The other 59-year-old male lorry driver and his 48-year-old male passenger were conveyed conscious to the hospital. Police investigations are ongoing." SCDF said that the accident occurred along the road before Bishan Flyover. It found two people trapped in the driver's seat of the lorries and had to rescue them using hydraulic rescue equipment. It then conveyed all three people to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. At 2.21pm, the Land Transport Authority said on its X feed that the Lornie Viaduct was closed after the Pan Island Expressway due to an accident on the viaduct towards Braddell.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
Longer wait times at emergency departments of CGH, KTPH and SKH due to high number of patients
SINGAPORE: A number of public hospitals in Singapore on Wednesday (May 14) advised patients to expect longer-than-usual waiting times at their emergency departments due to a high number of patients. Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) advised those with non-urgent conditions to seek treatment at general practitioner (GP) clinics. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) also told CNA that it has seen increased patient volume at its emergency department since Tuesday. A spokesperson attributed the higher numbers mainly to the recent long weekend, adding that the increase is "not primarily due to COVID-19". The hospital's emergency department "remains fully operational and the situation is under control", the spokesperson added. SKH said in a Facebook post that priority will be given based on the severity of one's condition. "For non-urgent, non-critical conditions, please seek medical attention at your GP, polyclinic or a Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC). They can provide care and assist you if your condition requires an emergency visit to the hospital," it added. CGH posted similar advice on its Facebook page. "Help us save time and save lives by allowing our medical professionals to focus on critical, urgent emergencies," it said, adding that those with mild to moderate symptoms such as cough, sore throat or runny nose should visit a GP or PHPCs. Tan Tock Seng Hospital said on its website that the hospital does experience longer-than-usual wait times at its emergency department. CNA has asked the Ministry of Health (MOH) for more information about wait times and the reasons for the higher number of patients. On Tuesday, the MOH and Communicable Diseases Agency said they were monitoring a rise in COVID-19 cases. The estimated number of COVID-19 cases rose to 14,200 in the week of Apr 27 to May 3, up from 11,100 cases in the previous week. The authorities said Singapore's hospitals are currently able to manage the increase in cases.
CNA
14-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
Longer wait times at emergency departments of TTSH, CGH and SKH due to high number of patients
SINGAPORE: Three public hospitals in Singapore on Wednesday (May 14) advised patients to expect longer-than-usual waiting times at their emergency departments due to a high number of patients. Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) put up a notice about the situation on its website, while Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) advised those with non-urgent conditions to seek treatment at general practitioner (GP) clinics. "If you require admission, the wait may take a few hours," TTSH said on its website. "Our medical team will continue to see to your care at ED (emergency department) until you are warded." SKH said in a Facebook post that priority will be given based on the severity of one's condition. "For non-urgent, non-critical conditions, please seek medical attention at your GP, polyclinic or a Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC). They can provide care and assist you if your condition requires an emergency visit to the hospital," it added. CGH posted similar advice on its Facebook page. "Help us save time and save lives by allowing our medical professionals to focus on critical, urgent emergencies," it said, adding that those with mild to moderate symptoms such as cough, sore throat or runny nose should visit a GP or PHPCs. CNA has contacted the hospitals and the Ministry of Health (MOH) for more information about waiting times and the reasons for the higher number of patients. On Tuesday, the MOH and Communicable Diseases Agency said they were monitoring a rise in COVID-19 cases. The estimated number of COVID-19 cases rose to 14,200 in the week of Apr 27 to May 3, up from 11,100 cases in the previous week.
