Medical Missionary Hospital Hong Kong
| Medical Missionary Hospital Hong Kong | |
|---|---|
| London Missionary Society | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Morrison Hill, Hong Kong, United Kingdom |
| History | |
| Opened | 1843 |
| Closed | 1853 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in the United Kingdom |
Medical Missionary Hospital Hong Kong was an early hospital in colonial Hong Kong that operated from 1843 to 1853 at Morrison Hill.[1] It provided Western medical care to Chinese residents of Hong Kong.
History
[edit]Founded by the London Missionary Society in 1843 after relocating from Macau where the missionary society operated the Missionary Hospital of Macao from 1838 to 1842.[1] The hospital was led by Benjamin Hobson from 1842 to 1845.
The hospital was closed in 1853 due to lack of medical staff.[2] The site is now home to the Salvation Army Education and Development Centre.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Hospitals in 19th Century". Hong Kong First.
- ^ "Map by ESRI Markers". GWULO.com.