Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital Information
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In the early 1920s, Hong Kong's hospitals are handled by the colonial government or foreign churches, and in response to increased demand for health care. Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, formerly known as “The Yeung Wo Nursing Home”, was established in 1922 by a group of leading Chinese medical practitioners and prominent Hong Kong residents. It was converted from two buildings next to “The Happy Retreat” providing 28 beds.

At the beginning, Yeung Wo Nursing Home mainly deal with patients with lung disease, unit 1926 which Dr. Li Shufen was appointed as president.He introduced new facilities operation techniques, promoted improvement and renamed nursing home to Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital. With the development of the central block, more units start servicing and over 94 beds is provided.

Till March 1993 after reconstruction, new building is 17-stores. In addition to general ward, private and luxurious wards also offered for more comfort and privacy. At 2007, it became a 37-stores building and the tallest hospital building in Hong Kong, have more than 400 beds.