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SINGAPORE: The government is not planning to build a polyclinic in Potong Pasir, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said.
This was his written reply to Potong Pasir Member of Parliament Sitoh Yih Pin's question on whether the Health Ministry had plans to open a polyclinic in Potong Pasir in the near future.
Mr Gan said the primary care needs of Potong Pasir residents are served through Toa Payoh polyclinic.
They also have the option of visiting 46 private clinics and 25 dental clinics in the Potong Pasir and Toa Payoh areas.
He noted that Potong Pasir residents above 40 and up to the median income can enjoy subsidised healthcare services in 23 private clinics and 16 dental clinics.
Mr Gan said Toa Payoh polyclinic, which is less than 1.5 km from Potong Pasir, was expanded in 2010 to keep up with growing demand for healthcare in Potong Pasir and Toa Payoh.
- CNA/xq
SINGAPORE: The government is not planning to build a polyclinic in Potong Pasir, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said.
This was his written reply to Potong Pasir Member of Parliament Sitoh Yih Pin's question on whether the Health Ministry had plans to open a polyclinic in Potong Pasir in the near future.
Mr Gan said the primary care needs of Potong Pasir residents are served through Toa Payoh polyclinic.
They also have the option of visiting 46 private clinics and 25 dental clinics in the Potong Pasir and Toa Payoh areas.
He noted that Potong Pasir residents above 40 and up to the median income can enjoy subsidised healthcare services in 23 private clinics and 16 dental clinics.
Mr Gan said Toa Payoh polyclinic, which is less than 1.5 km from Potong Pasir, was expanded in 2010 to keep up with growing demand for healthcare in Potong Pasir and Toa Payoh.
- CNA/xq