[Scythian]

"Regional patients are increasingly choosing not to go to Singapore for treatment primarily due to the rising cost of healthcare in Singapore, making it less affordable compared to other regional options like Malaysia and Thailand, where similar quality care can be accessed at a lower price; this is often coupled with a strengthening Singapore dollar, further increasing the cost for foreign patients. 
Key reasons why regional patients might not choose Singapore for treatment:"

[Scythian]

Competition from other regional hubs:

Countries like Thailand and Malaysia are actively promoting medical tourism with more affordable options, attracting patients who are price-sensitive.

[klat]

It is very much cheaper in Malaisia

[Scythian]

It is very much cheaper in Malaisia

They come with full body massage twice a day

[Scythian]

Mainly since Singapore do not have Doctors ranked among Top 10 Best Doctors In The World.

[Scythian]

[quote pid="1089494" dateline="1739838812"]
Top 10 Countries with the Best Doctors in the World, India Included

United States
India
United kingdom 
Germany 
France 
Switzerland 
Canada
Italy
Australia
Austria 

https://en.tempo.co/read/1945279/top-10-...%3A35%20pm
[/quote]

[Alice Alicia]

More importantly, there's no significant major medical breakthrough to make it a worthwhile place to go to.

[Scythian]

More importantly, there's no significant major medical breakthrough to make it a worthwhile place to go to.

Many people at risk

"Yes, dengue clusters in Singapore have increased in 2024, with more than 13,600 cases reported locally. This is a 36% increase from 2023. "
https://www.google.com/search?q=singapor...+increased&oq=singapore+dengue+custers+increased&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQABiABBiiBDIKCAIQABiABBiiBNIBCTE3NjE4ajFqNKgCDrACAQ&client=ms-android-oppo-rvo3&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Yes%2C%20dengue%20clusters%20in%20Singapore%20have%20increased%20in%202024%2C%20with%20more%20than%2013%2C600%20cases%20reported%20locally.%20This%20is%20a%2036%25%20increase%20from%202023.%C2%A0

[Scythian]

More importantly, there's no significant major medical breakthrough to make it a worthwhile place to go to.

"According to recent reports, Singapore experienced a rise in mpox cases, with a significant number diagnosed between September and December 2023, with 25 out of the total 32 cases reported during that period; most of these cases were locally transmitted within the country. "

[Scythian]

More importantly, there's no significant major medical breakthrough to make it a worthwhile place to go to.

Melbourne -based Scientists discover how to “switch off” a known driver of prostate and other cancers
20 February 2025"
https://www.wehi.edu.au/news/scientists-...ary%202025
[/quote]

[Wy:Nox]

Please do not come! Why come here for medical to buy blood for surgery when the population full of foreigners are not donating blood.

[klat]

Maybe the nur.ses can give free je.rk off to attract the richer patients, like they have in Jepun

[Scythian]

Please do not come! Why come here for medical to buy blood for surgery when the population full of foreigners are not donating blood.

They were from 3rd world underdeveloped countries and not eating well like Singaporeans..

Whereas Singaporeans eat well and healthy conscious so, will the blood maybe different?

[Ola]

PAP really squeeze our sweat, suck our blood dry

Isn't it Koh PK who was driving the Medical Tourists when he was at Mt Elizabeth?

Can he return those few hundreds pints of blood?

Shameless PAP Minister, lah


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapor...rs-4822776