Singapore Health and Safety

Singapore has one among the best health and medical facilities in the world. The pharmaceuticals are easily available in numerous outlets, including the supermarkets, department stores, hotels and shopping centers. For the health and safety of the travelers most hotels maintain doctor on call round the clock. The Singapore government also maintains toll free numbers to provide information on health related queries.

Singapore health and safety states that are were 26 hospitals with 10,668 beds (according to the 1996 statistics). In Singapore government run hospitals provide 80 percent of the health care and 20 percent by the private hospitals. Those interested for better services should expect to pay more. The hospitals in Singapore specialize in certain services thereby enhancing services. For the travelers vaccination the Tan Tock Seng Hospital provides facilities for both pre and pro travel diagnosis.

Singapore health and safety for those going to travel should check for all the routine immunizations and consult your doctor at least 4-6 weeks in advance. Malaria is a serious disease in South Asia and prevention is possible by antimalarial drug and proper prevention. No risk of Yellow fever in Southeast Asia but a certificate may be required for nationals coming from South America or sub-Saharan Africa. The travelers should also make sure that the food and drinking water is hygiene as this may cause waterborne diseases.

Health and safety in Singapore is quite strict as public littering, chewing gums and smoking in public would invite fines. Pickpockets are not totally extinct and otherwise crime rates are under control due to strict punishment.

Hotels in Singapore
Raffles Hotel	Four Seasons Hotel
Ritz Carlton Millenia Hotel	Fullerton Hotel
Conrad Centennial Hotel	Amara Sanctuary Hotel