Hong Kong emergency hospital closes for upgrades, reopens early 2027

The project covers replacing ceiling insulation materials, amongst others.

Hong Kong’s Central Government-Aided Emergency Hospital services will be suspended as it will undergo enhancement works starting 20 October.

The project covers replacing ceiling insulation materials, reinforcing and repairing frequently used flooring, and routine maintenance of air-conditioning systems.

Additionally, supplementary water tanks will be installed to keep water supply running in emergencies.

Patients booked for diagnostic radiology services, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound scans, will be moved to hospitals within their clusters.  

For sleep studies, urgent cases will be tested at cluster hospitals, whilst non-urgent cases will be scheduled after the the hospital reopens.

Completion is expected in the first quarter of 2027.