Overview

Singapore's healthcare system is consistently ranked among the world's leading—usually higher ranked by far than the US or Canada and most EU countries. Singapore has one of the lowest infant (2.0/1,000 births) and maternal (0.0 to 1.0/1,000 live or stillbirths) mortality rates in the world. As of 2014, life expectancy averages years; males live an average of 80 years and females, nearly 85. Six national specialty centres provide specialist services for cancer, cardiac, eye, skin, neuroscience and dental care.

The private hospitals in Singapore include Camden Medical Centre, East Shore Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, Mount Alvernia Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Raffles Hospital, and Thomson Medical Centre. Most private hospitals offer executive or VIP suites. Some also offer premium medical services, such as Gleneagles Hospital’s elite health screening and the International Patients Centre at Raffles Hospital. Camden Medical Centre, which is also centrally located, houses some 59 specialist clinics and the latest suite of supporting medical facilities and services.

Stretching 26 miles east to west and 14 miles north to south, the island of Singapore includes everything from state-of-the-art buildings that light up the city skyline to remote beach escapes on more than 60 smaller islands. Explore the country’s popular attractions, including Gardens by the Bay, the resort island of Sentosa and Pulau Ubin’s natural beauty.

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Securing Your Money When You Travel

Carrying large amounts of cash is obviously unsafe in a foreign country. Also, be careful using your credit cards when you travel. Never give out your PIN, never let anyone else swipe your card and don't ever let anyone take your card out of your sight (example: at a restaurant). Make sure your cards are "Chip" enabled, require a PIN to use and carry in a wallet or case that shields the data from being scanned on the street.

Many clinics are no longer accepting personal checks, cash or travelers checks. Wire transfer and credit cards are your best bet however they can come with high bank fees per use internationally, variable exchange fees and lower daily spending limits when being used in a foreign country.

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