The oldest hospital in Singapore

It was called the General Hospital, the predecessor to the Singapore General Hospital in Outram Road.

The first hospital set up in Singapore was known then as the General Hospital. Established in 1821, it is the oldest medical institution in Singapore.  It's first site was a humble location in the Cantonment for British troops located near Bras Basah and Stamford Road. It was relocated and rebuilt five times before it was move to its present site at Outram Park campus, formerly known as Sepoy Lines.



Author
Zaubidah Mohamed



References
Singapore General Hospital. (1996). The First General Hospital, 175th anniversary, 1821-1996. Singapore: Singapore General Hospital.
(Call no.: RSING 362.11095957 FIR)

Singapore General Hospital. (n.d.). About us: Our heritage. Retrieved January 10, 2005, from www.sgh.com.sg/AboutUs/OurHeritage/ 



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Hospitals--Singapore
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