Upgraded Vietnamese-funded hospital inaugurated in Laos
A ceremony was held on December 27 in Xaysomboun province, Laos, to inaugurate and hand over the upgraded Xaysomboun hospital – a gift from the Government of Vietnam to Laos.
Vietnamese and Lao delegates at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – A ceremony washeld on December 27 in Xaysomboun province, Laos, to inaugurate and hand overthe upgraded Xaysomboun hospital – a gift from the Gover🍌nment of Vietꦬnam toLaos.
The upgrade started inFebruary 2021 with a total investment of over 158 billion VND (6.5 millionUSD). The 80-bed hospital now has high-quality advanced equipment and itsmedical examination and treatment capacity are improved. Speaking at the ceremony, Viengsavanh Vilayphone,Standing Vice Chairman of the Laos-Vietnam Cooperation Committee, appreciatedVietnam’s support to Laos which demonstrates the solid foundation of the greatfriendship, special solidarity and cooperation between the two countries. Italso shows the strong commitment of the Vietnamese Government tosupporting the Lao Government in socio-economic development, ensuring socialsecurity for the Lao people.
Medical workers at Xaysomboun hospital provide medical examination to a local woman. (Photo: VNA)
Major General Nguyen Ngoc Ha, Deputy Commanderof the Military Region 4 and Head of the Project Management Board on the Vietnameseside, emphasised the investment in the project vividly demonstrates the great friendship and specialsolidarity between the two Parties and Governments in general and the deepaffection between the armed forces of Military Region 4 and Xaysombounprovince in particular. Suksavath Vongphumleck, Deputy Governor ofXaysomboun province, expressed his sincere and deep gratitude to the Party andGovernment of Vietnam for supporting the province. He affirmed that Vietnam’s support in buildingand upgrading the hospital greatly contributes to the local socio-economicdevelopment and helps local people access high-quality medical servicesconveniently./.
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Vietnamese and Lao delegates at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
Medical workers at Xaysomboun hospital provide medical examination to a local woman. (Photo: VNA) 
