Singapore - A Medical Travel Guide

Singapore - A Medical Travel GuideOfficial Name: Republic of Singapore
Population: 4.5 Million
Timezone: GMT+8
Captial: Singapore
Language: English

Singapore is one of the world most dynamic Medical Tourism providers. This small island state is a leading regional provider with an estimated 320,000 visiting last year alone*. Technologically advanced and wealthy, Singapore's citizens demand the highest standards in healthcare. This demand for excellence is reflected in the cities 13 private hospitals, which provide cutting edge procedures and superb care. Whether seeking cosmetic procedures, eye surgery or advanced neurosurgery, Singapore has the specialists and the latest equipment to guarantee a world class standard of care.

Confidence in Quality

Government initiatives have helped promote a unified approach to excellence in the healthcare sector. The Health Sciences Authority oversees all aspects of the healthcare system, accrediting hospital, medical laboratories and medical practitioners. From blood standards and MRSA combating procedures to organisational efficiency, Singapore's healthcare facilities are monitored to the highest international standards. Not content with achieving compliance with these prestigious accreditations, Singapore's hospitals and professional seek to create a standard of healthcare that can serve as a global model of excellence.

First Choice for Care

 When a devastating tsunami hit Asia in December 2004, Singapore's medical facilities were the first choice for tourists and locals caught in the disaster according to Asia Economic News**. Singapore enjoys an excellent regional reputation and has provided medical treatment for prominent politicians and leaders from local countries. Direct links by over 60 airlines to 145 cities worldwide allow Singapore to position itself at the heart of the Medical Tourism world. As more people from Europe and America visit Singapore for treatment each year, its reputation for excellence is quickly changing from regional phenomena to a global reality.


*Figures supplied by the Singapore Tourism Board's Healthcare Services Division.
**Asia Economic News 29th December 2004.