More than 10 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year. It is estimated that there will be 15 million new cases every year by 2020. Cancer causes 6 million deaths every year—or 12% of deaths worldwide.
In response to such intense global interest in the area, this year's Arab Health exhibition and conference will host a number of leading experts on the treatment of cancer and cancer-related diseases.
Among the speakers at the dedicated Oncology conference will be a number of specialists from Singapore, one of the countries leading the way in the battle against the disease.
"We have seen an increasing number of people from the Middle East coming to Singapore for diagnoses and treatment for a range of cancers," said Goh Tyrone, general manager, Gulf, National Health Group (NHG). "They opt for Singapore as they are attracted by the facilities and skilled medical practitioners available here."
Recognized worldwide for their expertise in clinical services, trials and a broad range of research projects, SingHealth's National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS),NHG's The Cancer Institute (TCI), and Parkway Group Healthcare's (PGH) Cancer Centers continue to improve patients' lives.
Since its set up in 1999, SingHealth's NCCS has conducted clinical, basic and innovative research and has also developed public education programs wholly directed at the prevention and treatment of cancer.
Cancer patients and their families from the Middle East seeking treatment also benefit from a range of dedicated international patient services offered by hospitals in the country, which take into account religious and cultural sensitivities. Many provide Arabic interpreters, Halal meals and arrange transport and accommodation for families. NHG has also recently hired an Arabic speaking nurse for their Middle Eastern patients.
NHG's TCI was established in 2000 to provide comprehensive cancer management programs - from prevention to recovery and long-term health maintenance. Along with a cancer centre of excellence, NHG runs a cancer center jointly with Johns Hopkins hospital. PGH's Cancer Centres are among the few cancer centres in Asia with the capability to perform bone marrow transplants for patients who suffer from leukaemia.
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SingaporeMedicine is a multi-agency government initiative driven by the Economic Development Board, Singapore Tourism Board and International Enterprise Singapore. It aims to develop and promote Singapore as a medical hub, and to make Singapore's world-class healthcare services easily accessible to international patients.
Each year, more than 200,000 people from around the world including an increasing number from the Middle East travel to multi-cultural and multilingual Singapore for quality medical care. Providing an integrated focus in areas such as cardiology (heart), ophthalmology (eye) and oncology (cancer), patients receive quality healthcare and advanced treatments delivered by the region's leading medical professionals.
Hospitals and specialty centers in Singapore offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, which range from health screening, medical wellness and aesthetic treatments to specialty areas like cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, ophthalmology and oncology. These centers also carry out pioneering research and development, tapping on the growing biomedical research community in Singapore to discover innovative treatments.
In an independent survey published by the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy in April 2003, expatriates in Asia rated Singapore healthcare system as third in the world, following the United States and Australia. In 2002, the World Health Organization's first worldwide analysis of health systems ranked Singapore as the best in Asia, ahead of Japan (ranked 10) and the US (ranked 37).
The SingaporeMedicine pavilion at Arab Health 2005 will showcase four main healthcare providers from the island - National Healthcare Group, SingHealth Group including KK Women's and Children's Hospital, National Cancer Centre, National Heart Centre and Singapore National Eye Centre, Parkway Group Healthcare and Raffles Hospital - each with its own unique offerings and specialty services.
In addition Singapore will be sending eight of its leading specialists from the above institutions as well as Pacific Healthcare Holdings to speak at the prestigious Arab Health Congress, covering topics like oncology, minimally invasive surgery, stem cell transplant and orthopaedics.
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SingaporeMedicine is a multi-agency government initiative driven by the Economic Development Board, Singapore Tourism Board and International Enterprise Singapore. It aims to develop and promote Singapore as a medical hub, and to make Singapore's world-class healthcare services easily accessible to international patients.
Each year, more than 200,000 people from around the world including an increasing number from the Middle East travel to multi-cultural and multilingual Singapore for quality medical care. Providing an integrated focus in areas such as cardiology (heart), ophthalmology (eye) and oncology (cancer), patients receive quality healthcare and advanced treatments delivered by the region's leading medical professionals.
Hospitals and specialty centers in Singapore offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, which range from health screening, medical wellness and aesthetic treatments to specialty areas like cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, ophthalmology and oncology. These centers also carry out pioneering research and development, tapping on the growing biomedical research community in Singapore to discover innovative treatments.
In an independent survey published by the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy in April 2003, expatriates in Asia rated Singapore healthcare system as third in the world, following the United States and Australia. In 2002, the World Health Organization's first worldwide analysis of health systems ranked Singapore as the best in Asia, ahead of Japan (ranked 10) and the US (ranked 37).
The SingaporeMedicine pavilion at Arab Health 2005 will showcase four main healthcare providers from the island - National Healthcare Group, SingHealth Group including KK Women's and Children's Hospital, National Cancer Centre, National Heart Centre and Singapore National Eye Centre, Parkway Group Healthcare and Raffles Hospital - each with its own unique offerings and specialty services.
In addition Singapore will be sending eight of its leading specialists from the above institutions as well as Pacific Healthcare Holdings to speak at the prestigious Arab Health Congress, covering topics like oncology, minimally invasive surgery, stem cell transplant and orthopaedics.
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Tel: +971 4 390 1950
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