You’ll never know when you are in need of medical attention, so better be informed on how you can access medical care. Should you get ill in Singapore, worry not, for their hotlines are very much available 24 hours in a day. The following are the numbers you may want to take note of:

The healthcare system in Singapore is one of the best in the world. In fact in 2019, they were ranked as 6th best among all countries in the globe in terms of healthcare services. It is a relief for any expats to know that medical services in Singapore can be accessed by 100% of the population at a certain fee. Besides being totally accessible to foreigners, another thing expats love about Singapore’s healthcare is the availability of English speaking doctors and the ease of getting medical help.  You are advised to ask your medical insurance provider back home if your policy extends to the international borders of Singapore. Otherwise, you will have to secure yourself medical insurance coverage that may help you out with healthcare emergency needs abroad.

In advance, you may want to check out Cigna or Manulife for the insurance packages they offer for expats who will be staying in Singapore. Both are internationally known companies and are acknowledged all across several, if not all hospitals in Singapore.

Also, it's generally a good advice and often a much cheaper option to check what insurance packages are available in your own country and what coverage they offer in Singapore.