Kwong Wah Hospital

Foundation of Kwong Wah Hospital:
　Kwong Wah Hospital was founded by the Tung Wah Group in 1911 and was handed over to Hospital Authority in 1991. It was the first hospital in Kowloon, provides a wide range of medical and healthcare services integrated Chinese and Western Medicine to residents. Its construction was suggested by Sir Kai Ho Kai, government-appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. The name of the hospital "Kwong Wah" refers to its vision which is to serve Chinese population living in Guangdong.

Historical background of the establishment of Kwong Wah Hospital:
　In the early 20th century, hospitals were mainly located in Hong Kong Island, patients had no choice but to travel across the harbour to be treated, which led to lots of delays in treatment. Therefore, in order to cope with the increase of healthcare needs attributed to the rising population at the time, representatives in the community suggested the establishment of a Chinese hospital.

After the Second World War:
　To tackle a dramatic increase of population, Sir Alexander Grantham, then Governor of Hong Kong, and The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals suggested to reconstruct the hospital in 1958 and the project finished in 1965.