Obstetrics and paediatrics centre inaugurated in Phu Tho

On the occasion, the hospital signed
comprehensive cooperation documents with the National Hospital of Obstetrics
and Gynaecology and the National Children’s Hospital.

Addressing the event, Minister of Health Nguyen
Thi Kim Tien spoke highly of achievements the provincial health sector has
obtained over the years.

She lauded efforts of the Phu Tho General
Hospital in improving infrastructure and modern health equipment to enhance its
quality, meeting the healthcare demand of people in the province in particular
and the northern region in general. 

The health official asked the hospital to
streamline administrative procedures and apply information technology in
management and treatment for patients.

The Centre of Obstetrics and Paediatrics is the
10th centre of the General Hospital. Its construction started in
October 2016.

With a total investment of 1.5 trillion VND
(64.5 million USD) from social sources, the centre, spanning in an area of
6.74ha, comprises of two buildings, with 500 beds. -VNA