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Episode: The Big Story: Singapore's Blood Crunch - Can raising the first-time donor age limit help?
Description: Singapore is changing the rules on who can give blood. From 2026, first-time donors will be allowed to step up even at age 65 - a move aimed at tackling falling donation rates and rising demand. This is according to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, who announced the policy change at a World Blood Donor Day event held by the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). But can this shift make a real difference? And what does the data really say about older donors? We dive into the numbers and the...