Kai Tak Hospital ready to begin services in phases

Kai Tak Hospital, located in Kowloon Central Cluster, is set to begin services in phases starting from Monday. Family medicine centre and allied health services will be the first to open, according to the Hospital Authority. The transition aims to gradually take over clinical services from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, ensuring patient safety is not compromised due to the magnitude of this relocation project in Hong Kong's history.

Chief Executive Eric Cheung emphasized the cautious approach, stating, "This is the largest hospital relocation project in Hong Kong’s history, so we must act with caution." He explained that the initial priority was to prevent any compromise in patient services, leading to a phased introduction of services.

Cheung further outlined that family medicine and allied health services would be the first to be launched, followed by some specialist out-patient services in late October. Additional services are expected to roll out in November. The new facility is expected to become the SAR’s largest public hospital, boasting 2,400 hospital beds and 37 operating rooms.

In addition to its size, Kai Tak Hospital is equipped with advanced facilities, including an automated blood sample transport system and a 2,000-square-metre pharmacy department, the largest in Hong Kong.