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5 August 2025

Eastern General Hospital Campus Commences Main Construction and Gears Up for Virtual Services

Eastern General Hospital (EGH) Campus has successfully completed piling works and started on main construction. EGH has also started to deliver virtual healthcare services through SingHealth@Home and primary care-to-specialist teleconsultations.

Press releases

Artist’s impression of the new Eastern General Hospital Campus in Bedok North.

5 August 2025

Opening Speech by Professor Lee Chien Earn at the Entering the Next Phase: EGH Campus Main Construction Commencement Event

Opening speech by Prof Lee Chien Earn, Chairman, Eastern Hospital Planning Committee, Deputy Group CEO (Regional Health System), SingHealth, at the ‘Entering the Next Phase: EGH Campus Main Construction Commencement’ Event on 5 August 2025

Speeches

20 April 2024

New Eastern General and Community Hospitals to Meet Singapore’s Growing Healthcare Needs in the East

The new Eastern General and Community Hospitals (collectively known as the EGH Campus) in Bedok North held its official groundbreaking ceremony.

Groundbreaking, press release

20 April 2024

Speech by Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health, at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Eastern General Hospital Campus, 20 April 2024, 9.00am

Groundbreaking, Speeches

20 April 2024

Welcome Address at the Eastern General Hospital Campus Groundbreaking Ceremony

Welcome address by Prof Lee Chien Earn, Chairman, Eastern General Hospital Planning Committee and Deputy Group CEO (Regional Health System), SingHealth, at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Eastern General and Community Hospitals, on 20 April 2024

Speeches

13 November 2020

New Integrated General and Community Hospital in Bedok North

Press releases