The Centre of Obstetrics and Paediatrics of Phu Tho General Hospital (Photo: VNA)
Phu Tho (VNA) – An obstetrics and paediatricscentre of the General Hospital in the northern province of Phu Tho wasinaugurated on November 24.
On the occasion, the hospital signedcomprehensive cooperation documents with the National Hospital of Obstetricsand Gynaecology and the National Children’s Hospital.
Addressing the event, Minister of Health NguyenThi Kim Tien spoke highly of achievements the provincial health sector hasobtained over the years.
She lauded efforts of the Phu Tho GeneralHospital in improving infrastructure and modern health equipment to enhance itsquality, meeting the healthcare demand of people in the province in particularand the northern region in general.
The health official asked the hospital tostreamline administrative procedures and apply information technology inmanagement and treatment for patients.
The Centre of Obstetrics and Paediatrics is the10th centre of the Phu Tho General Hospital. Its construction started inOctober 2016.
With a total investment of 1.5 trillion VND(64.5 million USD) from social sources, the centre, spanning in an area of6.74ha, comprises of two buildings, with 500 beds. -VNA
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The Centre of Obstetrics and Paediatrics of Phu Tho General Hospital (Photo: VNA) 
