Healthcare
Singapore — Healthcare: Emergency Numbers
Singapore's emergency ambulance/civil defence hotline is 995, free of charge for genuine emergencies (with a S$274 fee applied if the case is later assessed as non-emergency at the Emergency Department). Police can be reached at 999.
Key facts
- 995: ambulance/civil defence emergency hotline, free for genuine emergencies.
- 999: police emergency hotline.
- A S$274 fee applies to a 995 call if the Emergency Department later assesses the case as non-emergency.
Common mistakes
- Calling 995 for non-urgent medical concerns — the case may be reassessed as non-emergency, resulting in a S$274 charge.