📍 Hong Kong · Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon🏅 Public tertiary acute hospital (Hospital Authority — Kowloon Central Cluster); one of Hong Kong's largest acute general hospitals🚑 24h emergency
🩺 DepartmentsEmergency, Cardiology, Oncology, Neurosurgery, Internal medicine, General surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Nuclear medicine
🗣️ LanguagesHong Kong's healthcare system is entirely separate from mainland China's: primary languages are Cantonese and English (plus traditional written Chinese); English signage/service is common in public hospitals, but Arabic is not typically available — bring a translation app or companion
Founded 1963; one of Hong Kong's largest acute public hospitals and the principal referral centre for the Kowloon Central cluster. IMPORTANT: Hong Kong's registration and payment system is entirely separate from mainland China — currency is HK$, non-resident A&E/outpatient fees are paid by cash or card, and mainland China's '挂号' (guahao) system plus WeChat/Alipay payment are not used the same way here; bring your passport and any travel/health insurance
🇨🇳 Inside China use Baidu or Amap; Google Maps needs a VPN.
🚇 Getting there
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Bus
From MTR Jordan Station, Exit A: short walk to the hospital; many public bus routes pass along Gascoigne Road
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From the city centre
From Hong Kong International Airport or Tsim Sha Tsui: MTR Tung Chung/Tsuen Wan line to Jordan Station then a short walk; or a direct taxi showing 'Queen Elizabeth Hospital 伊利沙伯醫院'
💬 Medical phrases to show the doctor/pharmacist
Tap any phrase to copy the Chinese and show it to hospital or pharmacy staff.
How do I take this medicine? How many times a day?
这个药怎么吃？一天几次？
Is this safe with my current medication?
这个药和我现在吃的药一起吃安全吗？
At the hospital / logistics8▾
Where is the emergency department?
急诊科在哪里？
I need a doctor who speaks English.
我需要一位会说英语的医生。
I want to register to see a doctor.
我要挂号看病。
How much does the visit and treatment cost?
看病和治疗要多少钱？
Can I pay by card or WeChat/Alipay?
可以刷卡或用微信／支付宝付款吗？
I need a medical report and receipt for insurance.
我需要诊断报告和发票用于保险。
Please call an Arabic interpreter if possible.
如果可以，请帮我叫一位阿拉伯语翻译。
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
最近的药房在哪里？
Emergency4▾
Help! Call an ambulance.
救命！请叫救护车。
This is an emergency.
这是紧急情况。
Someone is unconscious.
有人昏迷了。
I need urgent help.
我需要紧急帮助。
🛡️ Most public hospitals require payment first, then you claim from insurance. Keep every receipt (发票 fāpiào) and medical report. International travel/medical insurance is recommended; some International/VIP hospital departments bill insurers directly.
