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Private HospitalsThere are lots of private hospitals in Singapore. These tend to offer more specialist services and the room and service rates are typically more expensive than private hospitals. The upside is that you probably get faster service and more quality accommodation and medical care.
Here are some of the main private hospitals in Singapore:
Public HospitalsThe public hospitals in Singapore cater to the needs of the general public. The rates are lower than the private hospitals but queues tend to be longer and you can sometimes wait for hours. The rooms tend to be more basic compared to the ones you find in the private hospitals.
Here are some of main public hospitals in Singapore:
Specialist CentresThere are also some specialist centres (e.g. the National Eye Centre) which deal with specific ailments like eye problems, heart problems or cancer. These can be accesses via any good yellow pages.Dental ServicesIf you’re looking for dental services, be aware that there are lots of good dentists around. A basic dental service is provided by NTUC Denticare – check them out if you just want to have a simple cleaning of your teeth or a filling.PharmaceuticalsMedicine that can be bought over the counter (e.g. fever medicine) is provided by Guardian Pharmacy. You will see these shops all over the island – a skilled pharmacist is always in each shop to provide guidance on which medicine to take.ConclusionI hope the above has enlightened you to the various healthcare locations and options in Singapore. It is important to keep the above in mind when visiting the city – you don’t want to be caught sick without proper attention. Until next time, happy travels!This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses photos from the Wikipedia article "Stamford Raffles". Related ArticlesYou may also wish to read the following related articles:
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