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Dubai | June 15, 2005
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New healthcare travel
package launched for the Middle East
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From left to right, Zainul Al Junied,
General Manager Gulf, Singapore Airlines, Alan Tan, Area Director,
Middle East and Africa and Jose Thachil, Passenger Sales Manager,
Gulf, Singapore Airlines
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(ArabMedicare.com News) Middle
East patients looking for overseas health screening and treatment
can now have access to some of the world's most advanced healthcare
facilities, following the launch of a first-of-its-kind initiative,
which offers transport, accommodation and a comprehensive range of
medical services in Singapore in one convenient package.
The World-Class Health Packages initiative, which is supported by
Singapore Airlines, Singapore Medicine, and the world famous Raffles
Hospital, offers GCC nationals the opportunity to fly to Singapore,
receive a range of advanced health screening services at Raffles
Hospital, and stay in five star hotels as part of one
easily-arranged, affordable package.
The packages will be available from travel agents and tour
organizers in the UAE, with a range of health screening packages on
offer.
"Increasing numbers of people are seeking the highest standard
of healthcare for themselves and their families, and are considering
the full range of options, including travel to countries like
Singapore," said Alan Tan, Area Director, Middle East and
Africa. "We've supported the creation of these healthcare
packages to make access to overseas health screening in some of the
world's most advanced facilities easier and more comfortable for
people in the Middle East"
In addition to the specialized screening service, Raffles Hospital
will also offer a variety of comprehensive screening tests, such as
laboratory analysis, ultrasound, and medical analysis of such
"silent killers" as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension
and cancers.
Raffles International Patients Center provides personalized service
for foreign visitors, including arrangements for appointments and
referrals to the appropriate specialists. In addition, they will
also arrange for transportation and offer concierge services such as
interpreters, travel and visa arrangements and currency exchange.
The hospital subscribes to the group practice model, a feature of
leading hospitals worldwide. Patients are cared for by a team of
full-time in-house specialists during their stay, and are able to
benefit from the different strengths of a team of specialists most
skilled to manage any condition.
As the foremost centre for treatment and medical practice in
Singapore, Raffles Hospital provides international patients with
specialist centers for over 30 disciplines. The institution is
distinguished for its treatment of eye diseases and vision
disorders, various heart conditions such as coronary heart disease
and hypertension, as well as a wide range of surgical operations.
Singapore Airlines will also play an active role in promoting the
packages, ensuring that passengers have smooth, comfortable flights,
and liaising with Raffles in Singapore to ensure smooth transit of
patients.
"We support this initiative as part of our commitment to remain
the most innovative and service-oriented company in the air travel
industry and to ensure that, for passengers using this service, the
flight is an intrinsically enjoyable part of the experience,"
said Zainul Al Junied, General Manager Gulf, Singapore Airlines.
"Increasing numbers of people in the Middle East are
investigating their options for patient care abroad, and this
initiative will provide ease-of-use and peace of mind."
Singapore has been ranked by the World Health Organization as having
the best healthcare system in Asia and one of the best in the world.
Subsequently, an independent survey published by the Political and
Economic Risk Consultancy revealed that expatriates rated Singapore
healthcare system third in the world, following the United States
and Australia.
"Thanks to initiatives launched by SingaporeMedicine and other
major bodies, Singapore has leapt to the forefront of the world's
medical innovation, and our health packages will allow more people
than ever to take advantage of this advancement," Tan
concluded.
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