KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH)
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) (GPS: 1.31055, 103.8468) is the largest medical facility in Singapore dedicated to women’s and children’s health. Established in 1858 as a small maternity hospital, it has grown into a world-class institution specialising in obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, and neonatology. Today, KKH serves as a referral centre for complex cases and provides comprehensive care to women and children across the nation.
Quick Facts
- Name: KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH)
- Location: Bukit Timah Road, Singapore
- Established: 1858 (as Kandang Kerbau Hospital), renamed KKH in 1997
- Type: Public specialist hospital for women and children
- Capacity: Around 830 beds
- Nearest MRT: Little India MRT Station (Downtown Line, North-East Line)
- Nearest Bus Stop: Bus Stop 40011 “KKH” on Bukit Timah Road
- Bus Services: 56, 65, 131, 139, 147, 166, 170, 171
- Affiliation: SingHealth cluster
- Notable Feature: Once held the Guinness World Record for highest number of births in a hospital
History
The hospital began as the Kandang Kerbau Hospital in 1858, located on Serangoon Road. Initially a maternity hospital, it became famous for delivering nearly half of Singapore’s babies in the mid-20th century. In 1966, the hospital set a Guinness World Record for the highest number of births in a single maternity hospital in one year, with over 39,000 deliveries1. In 1997, the hospital moved to its current site along Bukit Timah Road and was renamed KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Location and Accessibility
KKH is located at 100 Bukit Timah Road, on the edge of the city centre. It is well-served by public transport:
Nearest MRT Station
- Little India MRT Station on the Downtown Line and North-East Line is within walking distance.
Nearest Bus Stop
- Bus Stop 40011 “KKH” is directly outside the hospital on Bukit Timah Road.
- Bus services: 56, 65, 131, 139, 147, 166, 170, 171
Motorists can also reach the hospital conveniently via the Central Expressway (CTE) and Pan-Island Expressway (PIE).
Facilities and Services
KKH provides a wide range of specialist services, including:
- Women’s services: obstetrics, gynaecology, fertility, and oncology.
- Children’s services: paediatrics, neonatology, surgery, and sub-specialties.
- Emergency care: a 24-hour Children’s Emergency and Women’s Urgent Care centre.
- Specialist clinics: such as reproductive medicine, fetal medicine, and paediatric cardiology.
Education and Research
As part of the SingHealth cluster, KKH plays an important role in medical education and research. It trains healthcare professionals in obstetrics, gynaecology, and paediatrics, and conducts pioneering research in women’s and children’s health. Its collaborations with local and international institutions enhance knowledge and improve healthcare outcomes2.
Community Role
KKH is deeply involved in public health initiatives. It runs outreach programmes on maternal health, child nutrition, and vaccinations. Health talks, parenting workshops, and wellness campaigns are also organised to promote preventive healthcare in the community.
Fun Fact
In the 1960s, nearly every Singaporean family had a child delivered at Kandang Kerbau Hospital. At its peak, one in every five babies born in the world each year was delivered at this hospital3.
References
KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) is 
on the Map of Hospitals in Singapore
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