It serves mainly the population of northeast Singapore, in particular Sengkang, Punggol, Hougang and Pasir Ris.

[1] Offering general hospital services with community-based care, the hospitals are part of Singapore's master plan in providing quality and accessible healthcare to all Singaporeans.

The Sengkang General Hospital was first announced by the then-Minister for Health Mr Khaw Boon Wan during the Committee of Supply (COS) speech in 2011.

[3] The initial planned date of completion was 2020 but in December 2011, Minister for Health Mr Gan Kim Yong announced that the completion date will be moved forward by 2 years to 2018.

[7] The official opening of Sengkang General Hospital was held on 23 March 2019.