Healthcare Services
Singapore is the leading healthcare provider in Asia, with over 3,000 healthcare establishments comprising public and private hospitals as well as specialty centres.
The nation’s focus on healthcare covers not only medical care but also the important prongs of education and research, particularly in advanced specialties such as oncology, neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, rehabilitation and infectious diseases.
Healthcare standards in Singapore have remained high, despite a relatively low national healthcare expenditure of 4% of GDP. One-third of Joint Commissions international (JCI)- accredited hospitals in Asia are from Singapore and there are 16 medical doctors per 10,000 people. In response to the escalating demand for healthcare services, the Ministry of Health is looking to train and engage healthcare professionals covering a wide spectrum of jobs, including allied health professionals.
The nation is also a popular destination for medical tourists because of our impeccable quality of care and high standards in medical research, education and advanced medical care. The target is to attract 1 million medical tourists by 2012 based on the selling proposition of an exceptional standard of care.
In 1999, Johns Hopkins International set up its Asian flagship medical facility in Singapore. Two collaborations, between the National University Hospital and the National University of Singapore Medicine and Dental faculty, and between the Singapore General Hospital and the Duke Graduate Medical School, will provide the impetus for new advances to be made in medical research breakthroughs.
Read more about the Singapore healthcare industry here or visit the Ministry of Health website.
Click here to view the Healthcare Services Industry Factsheet online or download the pdf version here
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