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Wait Times at the Emergency Department / Urgent Care Centre

2026/04/27

At the Emergency Departments of the National University Hospital (NUH) and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) as well as the Urgent Care Centre at Alexandra Hospital (AH), priority will be given to patients with life-threatening emergencies and more serious conditions who require immediate care. For patients with conditions assessed to be non-urgent, please note the waiting times may be longer and the estimated times are as below. 

If you are unsure whether you should visit:

  • Our Emergency Departments at NUH or NTFGH for your medical condition, simply call the NurseFirst Helpline at 6262 6262. 
  • Our Urgent Care Centre at AH, simply call the Virtual Care Centre Hotline at 6995 3619 [8.00am - 5.30pm, Mondays - Fridays (excluding PHs)].

Alternatively, you may book a same-day consultation here at your nearest GP or polyclinic to seek medical treatment for non-emergency conditions.

Adult Emergency

  Alexandra Hospital National University Hospital Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
       
Number of Patients Waiting for Consult 1 patient(s) 19 patient(s) 5 patient(s)
Estimated Wait Time to See Doctor 1 hour(s) 2 hour(s) 1 hour(s)
Estimated Bed Wait Time 1 hour(s) 13 hour(s) 10 hour(s)

Children's Emergency

  National University Hospital
   
Number of Patients Waiting for Consult 14 patient(s)
Estimated Wait Time to See Doctor 2 hour(s)
Estimated Bed Wait Time 1 hour(s)

Last updated at 27 Apr 2026, 11:30:03 PM.

The wait times shown are estimates and provided for informational purposes.

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