Batu Gajah Hospital

Batu Gajah Hospital
Hospital Batu Gajah
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Geography
LocationBatu Gajah, Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
Coordinates4°28′46.9″N 101°2′3.8″E / 4.479694°N 101.034389°E / 4.479694; 101.034389
Organisation
Care systemPublic
FundingPublic hospital
TypeDistrict General, Community
Services
Emergency departmentYes
Beds160
History
Opened1880

The Batu Gajah Hospital (HBG; Malay: Hospital Batu Gajah) is government founded rural general hospital in Batu Gajah, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia.

History

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The hospital was constructed in 1880 by the British Malaya government. In 1941, the hospital was taken over by the Japanese government. In 1946, the hospital opened its X-ray department. In 1956, a nursing training center was opened at the hospital. In 1976, the hospital lost its general hospital status over Ipoh Hospital.[1]

Architecture

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The hospital on top of a 55-hectare of land.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Chye, Kooi Loong. "Sejarah Hospital Batu Gajah". Hospital Batu Gajah. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
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