Milestones
1908
The government enacted the Man Mo Temple Ordinance allowing Tung Wah Hospital to officially take over management of the temple and its properties.
1911
Kwong Wah Hospital was established.
1929
Setting up of Tung Wah Eastern Hospital.
1931
Amalgamation of Tung Wah Hospital, Kwong Wah Hospital and Tung Wah Eastern Hospital into a single entity named “Tung Wah Group of Hospitals” under the management of one Board of Directors.
1938
After the establishment of a Medical Committee, TWGHs received full government subsidy for its medical services and was subject to government regulation.
1941
The Tung Wah Eastern Hospital was requisitioned for use as a military hospital first by British and then, occupying Japanese forces. During this time, the Tung Wah and Kwong Wah hospitals continued to provide limited services.
1945
As a result of the influx of post-war immigrants, TWGHs engaged in relief work and helped the unemployed return to their respective hometowns.
