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Closure of Cavenagh Slip Road

Due to the North-South Corridor (NSC) construction, the Cavenagh slip road will be closed from 20 June 2026. KKH@Halifax remains accessible via alternative routes. Click here for more information.

Anaesthesia

Synonym(s):

Paediatric Anaesthesia

To complement our paediatric surgical services, our Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia provides complete anaesthetic cover for all elective and emergency surgeries for children. We assist an average of 7,000 surgeries a year, among patients ranging from newborns to teenagers below 18 years of age.

We run a pre-anaesthesia care and counselling clinic for children requiring pre-operative consultation and optimization.

We also provide pain relief and management for children suffering from acute or chronic pain.

Range of Services

  • Non-Clinical Services
    • Research
    • Teaching
    • Quality improvement and safety
    • Patient Experience

Our Care Team

News

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Patient Care Scars from eczema and vitiligo run more than skin deep Visible skin conditions can cause mental health problems, especially among young patients, but help is at hand.
29 Jun 2026 | The Straits Times Read Story
Patient Care KKH Project ARIF takes root in Singapore’s family support ecosystem Now a permanent part of the Bersamamu ecosystem, Project ARIF provides holistic support to Muslim couples from marriage to parenthood, combining religious, medical and social care to drive positive care-seeking behaviours in families. Since 2020, it has supported over 12,000 individuals, and trained over 120 marriage solemnisers and mosque personnel.
17 Jun 2026 | Special Delivery Read Story
Patient Care Sumiko at 62: The anxiety of health screenings and why I fear my mammogram every year Medical tests are meant to offer reassurance, yet for some they trigger endless worry. Experts explain when such health concerns are normal and when they become a problem.
02 Jun 2026 | The Straits Times Read Story