Melaka General Hospital

Melaka General Hospital is a government-funded public hospital in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. A secondary and specialist hospital, it serves as a referral centre for patients from primary and health centres in the state as well as the northern part of Johor and the Tampin district of Negeri Sembilan.LocationThe general hospital is located in the Jalan Peringgit/Jalan Bukit Palah which is about 15 minutes drive from the Melaka City. It has a land area of approximately and possesses well-equipped facilities and infrastructure. An expansion plan is currently in progress which will add several new buildings on the site.HistoryWith initial funding of Straits Settlement $2.34 million, Melaka General Hospital opened on 12 February 1934 in a ceremony over which Sir Cecil Clementi presided. The grand opening was also attended by British Colonial Secretary Andrew Caldecott, Commanding Officer Major General Lewin, Director of Medical Treatment and Health Dr R.D. Fitzgerald, Resident Counselor M.W. Millington and many other well-known guests including 700 people from Melaka.Infrastructure and facilitiesSet within landscaped gardens for the comfort of patients and visitors, the hospital has remained fully equipped with medical facilities and infrastructure since its opening. There are four ward blocks providing 806 beds across 17 wards. Other basic necessities including telephones, ATMs and vending machines along with many others are within easy reach in the hospital. There are also a cafeteria, mosque and waiting rooms.