Japan to donate $90,000 to buy equipment for hospital

BINH PHUOC — The Japanese government has agreed to provide aid worth nearly US$90,000 to Chon Thanh Hospital in the southern province of Binh Phuoc to buy medical equipment.

An agreement was signed between the Japanese consulate in HCM City and the Chon Thanh District People’s Committee on Monday under which the money will be used to buy equipment including an X-ray and blood testing machines.

The new equipment will serve some 62,000 residents living in the district.

Chon Thanh Hospital has a staff of 40, including eight doctors, but lacks necessary equipment.

Japan has also provided nearly $48,000 for the province’s Bu Dang District Hospital and $83,300 for a new school in Dong Xoai District. — VNS

See details: VietNam News