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In the second quarter of 2026, 245 students were referred to HSA by schools and institutes of higher learning (IHLs) for vaping.<\/p>\n
More than 480 youths also received smoking and vaping cessation counselling.<\/p>\n
Amid continued public awareness and enforcement efforts relating to vaping, the authorities said that Ministry of Education schools and IHLs will “continue to adopt a comprehensive approach that combines preventative education, firm disciplinary measures, and cessation support”.<\/p>\n
Students are taught about the harms of vaping, as well as the consequences, through curriculum subjects, outreach talks, peer-led initiatives and HPB publicity materials.<\/p>\n
In addition, public transport operators and frontline staff are also carrying out patrols and checks, with 49 people having been referred to HSA for vaping-related offences on public transport in the same time period.<\/p>\n
HSA has also worked with e-commerce and social media platforms to remove over 600 online listings of vaporisers and related components in the second quarter, said the authorities, adding that no individuals were caught posting vaping-related photos and videos of themselves on social media during that period.<\/p>\n
Another measure against vaping is the QuitVape programme, which was introduced in September 2025 for people voluntarily seeking help to quit etomidate abuse.<\/p>\n
From Sep 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, 188 people – aged between 15 and 44 years – have voluntarily enrolled in the programme.<\/p>\n
“This was intended to be a time-limited measure to give abusers an opportunity to voluntarily give up etomidate vaporisers, supporting them to quit without any penalties or an offence record,” said MOH and HSA.<\/p>\n
Noting that awareness of the harms of etomidate abuse has increased and that the take-up rate for the programme has moderated, the authorities said they will cease the programme with effect from Sep 1.<\/p>\n
Those already on the programme before Sep 1 will be supported to complete it, added MOH and HSA. Individuals who wish to seek help after Sep 1 may approach the Institute of Mental Health.<\/p>\n
“For vaping that does not involve etomidate, HPB continues to offer the I Quit programme to support individuals to quit. Individuals may call HPB’s QuitLine at 1800 438 2000 for more information.<\/p>\n
“Those who voluntarily seek help will not face any penalties or have an offence record for coming forward. Offenders caught abusing etomidate and regular vaporisers will still be subject to penalties accordingly.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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