Making Headway

Initially the Hospital had 148 beds and all its medical equipment was from Germany. At that time the Hospital had the best equipped Physiotherapy Unit in the country. The first specialist unit to be established was the Orthopaedic Unit. Subsequently the Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic was set up and followed by the Medical Unit, Obstetric Unit and finally General Surgery Unit.

In 1987, The Outpatient Block was extended to cope with the demand for Specialist Outpatient Services. At the same time, four more operating rooms were added to cater to the increasing number of surgical procedures.

By the early 1990’s, it became clear that additional beds would be needed for the Hospital to expand and meet the demand for its services. Plans were therefore commissioned and an additional inpatient wing was added to the Hospital. It was opened in 1997.

Since then, the Hospital has continued to further rationalize its services seeking to develop particularly its community services and its distinctive philosophy of care. As part of this, a Client Support & Counseling Centre, a Health Screening Centre and an Emergency Department were established. The Hospital has also introduced a Welfare Programme and has embarked on various contracted out service arrangements in an effort to extend its range of medical technology and to keep its running costs in check.

In year 2000, 3 new disciplines of Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery were established further enhancing the Hospital vision of becoming a premier tertiary hospital in the community. This was later followed by Ophthalmology. The year 2003 saw the opening of its Haemodialysis Centre with a Resident Nephrologist.

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	JOB VACANCIES Upcoming Forums/Talks Roots Glorious Beginnings Making Headway Making Headway Initially the Hospital had 148 beds and all its medical equipment was from Germany. At that time the Hospital had the best equipped Physiotherapy Unit in the country. The first specialist unit to be established was the Orthopaedic Unit. Subsequently the Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic was set up and followed by the Medical Unit, Obstetric Unit and finally General Surgery Unit. In 1987, The Outpatient Block was extended to cope with the demand for Specialist Outpatient Services. At the same time, four more operating rooms were added to cater to the increasing number of surgical procedures. By the early 1990’s, it became clear that additional beds would be needed for the Hospital to expand and meet the demand for its services. Plans were therefore commissioned and an additional inpatient wing was added to the Hospital. It was opened in 1997. Since then, the Hospital has continued to further rationalize its services seeking to develop particularly its community services and its distinctive philosophy of care. As part of this, a Client Support & Counseling Centre, a Health Screening Centre and an Emergency Department were established. The Hospital has also introduced a Welfare Programme and has embarked on various contracted out service arrangements in an effort to extend its range of medical technology and to keep its running costs in check. In year 2000, 3 new disciplines of Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery were established further enhancing the Hospital vision of becoming a premier tertiary hospital in the community. This was later followed by Ophthalmology. The year 2003 saw the opening of its Haemodialysis Centre with a Resident Nephrologist. [ Jump To Top ]