The central province of has asked for State support to improve the health centre in Ly Son (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ngai (VNA) – The
of Quang Ngai has asked for State support to improve the
health centre in Ly Son island district.

The request was made during a working
session between local authorities and a delegation led by Chairwoman of the
National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Nguyen Tan Duc, Director of the
provincial Department of Health said 454 billion VND (about 20 million USD) is
needed to improve the Ly Son health centre. The department is working with the
Quang Ngai Management Board of Civil-Industrial Construction Projects to
mobilise capital from the government and society. 

The health centre is expected to
become a second-level general hospital and be able to perform major surgeries
after the upgrade.

Bui Thi Quynh Van, Chairwoman of the
provincial People’s Council suggested authorities of district establish
a fund to support boat hire fees for patients from the district to mainland and
asked the provincial Health Department to send doctors and medical workers to
the district.

Chairwoman Ngan promised to review
the request and submit it to the National Assembly.

Ly Son island has around 21,000
inhabitants.-VNA