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ABOUT SINGAPORE -
HEALTHCARE IN SINGAPORE
  
World-Class Healthcare Facilities
Singapore has a world-class healthcare system, which is well respected
throughout Southeast Asia. Most doctors speak good English and many have
had training overseas.
Both private and government hospitals are equipped with the most
up-to-date diagnostic technology.
Dental care, optometry, and paramedical services, as well as speech,
occupational, and physical therapy are widely available.
Most housing estates are serviced by government polyclinics as well as
private clinics.
The
Ministry of Health is a good place to
start for all health care enquiries.
Healthcare services
Healthcare
services may be paid for through a range of medical insurance policies.
Many insurance companies provide coverage and policy plans for foreigners.
All
healthcare establishments such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinical
laboratories, medical and dental clinics are licensed and regulated by the
Ministry of Health.
Singapore has 23 hospitals, of which two are government hospitals; eight
are government-restructured hospitals and 13 private hospitals. There are
19 outpatient dispensaries and polyclinics, and more than 2,100 doctors in
private practice.
Through its network of clinics, the
Ministry of Health
provides a wide range of curative outpatient services as well as maternal
and child health services. Fees charged at the government clinics are
heavily subsidised by the Government. Some polyclinics also house senior
citizens' care centres where rehabilitation and day-care services are
provided by the Home Nursing Foundation, a voluntary welfare organisation.
Many Singaporeans go to private clinics or government polyclinics
for medical treatment for common ailments such as cough, flu and fever.
There are also registered pharmacists that work from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
and can be found at most pharmacy chains such as Guardian, Apex and Unity.
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Private Clinic
2.
Polyclinic
3.
Senior Citizen Healthcare Centre
4.
Specialist Care
4.
Government Hospitals Outpatient Clinic
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Hospitals
7.
Dental Care
8.
Medical Insurance
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