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About Us
Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital boasts 750 beds in nursing home care at our Serangoon Road main site and more than 400 beds at our second nursing home, KWSH @ Potong Pasir. Staffed by over 800 trained and professional employees, our inpatient services, rehabilitation centres, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) centres, community care centres and home care services serve thousands of patients every month.
Despite being a charitable organisation that is heavily dependent on public support and donations, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital remains focused on providing quality care and services to our clients. Besides our care services, KWSH also runs a community training institute.
Vision
To be a Leading Community Healthcare Hub in Singapore
Mission
To provide Quality, Comprehensive and Convenient healthcare services to the needy in Singapore
Management Philosophy
With compassion and care, we support our clients and the community in
ageing well, healthily, and meaningfully.
1. People
Respecting all individuals, we ensure fairness, equity, and inclusivity, fostering a purposeful workplace where our staff continuously stretch their professional capabilities in pursuit of excellence.
2. Clients
Prioritising our clients’ needs, we create value by ensuring affordability and quality in providing integrated and holistic care through our wide range of services.
3. Partners
Striving to forge lasting positive impact for our clients, we cultivate strong synergistic ties with sector partners, volunteers and the community through responsible engagement.
4. ESG
Embracing sustainability at the core of our strategy, we adopt prudent financial management and establish win-win partnerships for donors and KWSH, while upholding ethical and governance standards.
Our History
Founded in 1910 by a group of Cantonese merchants who wanted to provide poor immigrants with free medical services, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (KWSH) is one of Singapore’s oldest charitable healthcare institutions. Through the Kwong Wai Shiu Free Hospital Ordinance, a six-acre piece of land with three colonial buildings (built in 1857), which was part of the former Tan Tock Seng Hospital premises, was transferred to us by the British colonial government in 1911.
In the last century, the Hospital has continued the strong tradition of community service, having cared for many generations of Singaporeans. To cope with Singapore’s changing healthcare needs, KWSH also underwent major redevelopments and has evolved into a community healthcare hub today. Given the historical significance of KWSH’s premises, the Urban Redevelopment Authority has awarded conservation status to four of the Hospital’s buildings. These buildings include KWSH’s Main Building and three former Tan Tock Seng Hospital wards.
In 2018, KWSH set up our Heritage Gallery and Trail with the objective of inspiring future generations to uphold the philanthropic spirit of our forefathers. To find out more about KWSH’s Heritage Gallery and Trail, visit heritage.kwsh.org.sg.
Click the following image to view our commemorative book.
Board of Directors
Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital 91st Board of Directors listing.
Organisation and Management
KWSH strategic planning plan and organisational chart
Annual Report
View our annual report for the annual summary of events in KWSH.
Financial Information
Our financial information and highlights.
Career
View our career opportunities here!
Personal Data Protection Policy
Kwong Wai Shiu is committed to protect your personal data.