Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Introduction
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department stands as one of the largest
departments within Hospital Kuala Lumpur, situated within the Maternity
Block of the hospital compound. As the national referral center for
obstetrical and gynecological services, it plays a pivotal role in providing
comprehensive care to patients across the country.
Given its status as a tertiary care institution, the department is actively
engaged in offering consultative and teaching services to various peripheral
hospitals.
History
The Maternity Hospital Kuala Lumpur was inaugurated on January 18, 1963, by
the then Raja Permaisuri Agong. Conceived in 1958 to alleviate the
overcrowding of the Maternity Section of the General Hospital, the project
was completed in late 1962 at a cost of RM 5 million. Serving as the premier
maternity hospital under the Ministry of Health in Malaysia, its
establishment aimed not only to cater to the needs of Kuala Lumpur residents
but also to provide essential facilities for critically ill patients from
rural areas. Additionally, it served as a training center for midwives and
nurses, equipped with lecture theaters, laboratories, museums, conference
rooms, and hospital accommodations for trainees.
Initially housing 214 beds, the hospital quickly became a cornerstone of
maternity care, delivering a remarkable 759,335 babies from 1963 to 2002,
solidifying its reputation as one of the largest and busiest maternity
hospitals globally.
Services
The Maternity Hospital Kuala Lumpur consists of three main buildings:
- The maternity complex for high-risk cases
- The alternative birthing center/Low-Risk Center (Pusat Bersalin) for
low-risk cases
- The clinics
The gynecology ward is located within the main General Hospital block.
The maternity complex includes:
- Antenatal and postnatal wards (1st class, 2nd class, 3rd class)
- Maternity operation theaters (MOT)
- A labor ward with 20 labor suites
- High Dependency Ward (HDW)
- Early pregnancy assessment unit (EPAU)
- Administrative Section and Consultant Offices
- Conference hall and teaching center
- Fertility clinic, Daycare center, and detail scan room
The Low-Risk Center comprises two low-risk maternity wards and a labor ward,
situated a short distance from the main complex.
The Clinic, an extension of the ground floor of the Maternity Hospital,
encompasses day clinics, the maternity pharmacy, basic clinical lab
facilities, and the records databank.
Contact Information
Tel: 603 - 2615 5555 Ext 5450
Fax: 603 - 2694 8980
Email: salin@hkl.gov.my
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