Tung Wah Eastern Hospital Explained

Tung Wah Eastern Hospital
Map Type:Hong Kong
Location:19 Eastern Hospital Road
Country:HK
Coordinates:22.2747°N 114.1903°W
Address:19 Eastern Hospital Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Funding:Charitable
Type:Specialist, Teaching
Beds:278

Tung Wah Eastern Hospital is a charitable rehabilitation hospital located at Causeway Bay and operated by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. The hospital was formerly called Indian General Hospital[1] (IGH).

Opened on 27 November 1929,[2] the hospital is located in So Kon Po, Causeway Bay and became a public hospital in 1991. It is primarily for the rehabilitation of patients who are almost ready to be discharged from the hospital system. Thus, patients are typically not severely ill or injured. This is why there are no emergency or accident facilities.

The rooftop garden, located on what would be the fourth floor, gives both staff and patients the opportunity to enjoy fresh air, sunshine and a scenic view of the local area.

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Notes and References

  1. The Gateway. Hong Kong Lasallian Family Bulletin. April 2012. 38. 6. 26 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Governor Sir Cecil Clementi officiates at opening ceremony of Tung Wah Eastern Hospital. 27 November 1929. Hong Kong Memory. 11 June 2021.