Average Population-to-facility Size Ratio for Polyclinics and Ratio for Polyclinics in Sengkang and Punggol

18 Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) what is the average population-to-facility size ratio for polyclinics serving a town, and (b) what is the ratio for the polyclinics in Sengkang and Punggol.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: The Ministry of Health (MOH) does not plan the development of polyclinics using a population-to-facility size ratio. This is because factors such as the age profile of residents, the availability of private clinics and accessibility of other polyclinics nearby, all affect demand for polyclinic services. Instead, MOH projects the demand for polyclinic services across various parts of Singapore using various factors and uses this as a basis to develop polyclinic development plans.