Xuyen A general hospital opens in Ho Chi Minh City

Nhan Dan Online - The Xuyen A General Hospital officially opened with an inaugural ceremony in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City on September 2.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Khai (second from right) and Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien visit the hospital. (vnexpress.net)
Former Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Khai (second from right) and Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien visit the hospital. (vnexpress.net)

In an effort to ease the overload at other hospitals throughout the city, the private hospital holds 26 wards with nine operation rooms and 30 examination rooms and can treat 1,500 patients daily.

Dr Nguyen Van Chau, the hospital’s director, said Xuyen A hospital is equiped with advanced equipment worth VND800 billion (US$ 37.6 million), but its service fees will be similar to those at state-run hospitals.

According to Minister of Health, Nguyen Thi Kim Tien, the Party, State and National Assembly will continue to encourage investors to build high-quality medical facilities to help ease overloads in major cities. She also expressed hope that the hospital would become a prestigious destination and meet demands for health check-ups and treatment.

VGP/Translated by Nhan Dan Online