Vientiane: Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam, along with his spouse and embassy staff, visited Hanoi – Vientiane General Hospital to commemorate the 71st anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors’ Day on February 27. The visit underscored the hospital’s role in enhancing Vietnam-Laos relations through healthcare services.
According to Lao News Agency, the hospital, led by Director Tran Van Nang, has been operational since February 2013 and has established itself as a premier non-public healthcare provider in Vientiane. The hospital boasts modern infrastructure and advanced medical equipment, partly due to its collaboration with the Hanoi Medical University Hospital. It has also implemented telemedicine and tele-ICU programs to elevate its service quality.
The hospital is actively involved in social welfare, providing free check-ups and medicines to local residents, supporting disadvantaged Vietnamese expatriates, and collaborating with Vietnam-Laos associations for community health initiatives. The staff is committed to maintaining high medical ethics and prioritizing patient care.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam reiterated President Ho Chi Minh’s 1955 message, emphasizing patient care, expertise improvement, and ethical medical practice. He praised the hospital’s development over the past 13 years, highlighting its role in reducing the need for overseas treatment and enhancing the image of Vietnamese people abroad.
The ambassador urged the hospital to adhere to local laws, improve professional standards, extend charitable medical services to remote areas, and continue focusing on patient-centric care. He assured the embassy’s support in these efforts, which contribute to the robust friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Recognized as a Grade-I general hospital by the Lao Ministry of Health in 2018, the facility comprises 100 beds, nine clinical departments, and five functional units, with a workforce of 168, including Vietnamese and Lao doctors trained in Vietnam. By 2026, the hospital aims to enhance human resources, upgrade infrastructure, and introduce specialized cardiology and nephrology-urology centers, along with advanced emergency care systems.