Bridging the gap between public and private healthcare, VIP wards (sometimes referred to as international wards) are found in some public hospitals. They are more expensive than public wards, but cheaper than private hospitals, and tend to have a higher standard of care with English-speaking medical staff. Many of these wards don’t accept international insurance, so you will have to pay in cash and then claim the money back from your insurance provider.
International hospitals are a type of private hospital that meets certain international standards. In both cases, these hospitals offer a better standard of care and contain English-speaking staff, so they are preferred by expats.