Time to test yourself about facts and figures of our healthcare facilities in Singapore!

Q1: How many polyclinics are there as of January 2020?

A. 8
B. 10
C. 16
D. 20

Answer: It's 20!

There are currently 8 polyclinics in the East, 6 in West, and 6 in the central area  .

Polyclinics offer a range of subsidised primary care services, including medical treatment for acute conditions, chronic disease management, women’s and children’s health services, as well as radiological, laboratory and pharmacy services.

Q2: How many new polyclinics will there be in Singapore between 2020 and 2030?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. 12

Answer: 12 is right!

In 2020, 3 new polyclinics will be built in Bukit Panjang, Eunos, Kallang.

By 2021, 1 new polyclinic will be built in Sembawang.

By 2026, 6 new polyclinics will be built in Kaki Bukit, Khatib, Tampines North, Serangoon, Tengah, and Yew Tee.

By 2030, 2 new polyclinics will be built in Bidadari and Bishan.

In total, there will be 32 polyclinics by 2030!




Q3: How many public hospitals are there as of January 2020?

A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16

Answer: There are 16 acute and community hospitals islandwide.

Q4: Three new hospitals will open by 2022. Which one of the below hospitals is one of them?

A. Tan Tock Seng Hospital Integrated Care Hub
B. Woodlands General Hospital
C. Woodlands Community Hospital
D. All of the above

Answer: All of the above!

Tan Tock Seng Hospital Integrated Care Hub – which is a community hospital; Woodlands Health Campus – which consists of an general hospital, a community hospital and a nursing home – will open progressively from 2022.

In addition, a new integrated general and community hospital will open in the East by 2030.



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