Milestones
1870
Tung Wah Hospital was founded and provision of free medical services commenced.
1874
In the wake of a furious typhoon that hit Hong Kong, Tung Wah Hospital assisted with post-disaster work by burying unclaimed remains of victims. This was the first time Tung Wah Hospital had participated in local disaster relief.
1879
Qing emperor, Guangxu bestowed the plaque “Shen Wei Pu You” (the god protects all) to Tung Wah Hospital to commend its relief efforts on“Severe Drought of Ding-Wu” in North China.
1880
The Man Mo Temple Free School was founded. It was later managed by Tung Wah Hospital and became the first TWGHs free school.
1885
A plaque was bestowed by the Guangxu Emperor to Tung Wah Hospital in commemoration of its contribution to relieve the flood victims in Guangdong.
1894
After the explosion of a plague, Tung Wah Hospital began to introduced a resident Western medical programme and engaged the first resident Western doctor.
1899
Tung Wah Coffin Home at Sandy Bay was built.
