Chinese Ambassador to Laos Fang Hong (right) and Lao Minister of Health Dr Bounfeng Phoummalaysith at the handover ceremony of the Luang Prabang Hospital on Aug 16, 2024 - Xinhua
VIENTIANE: The handover and opening ceremony of the China-aided Luang Prabang Hospital was held last Friday (Aug 16) in northern Laos' Luang Prabang province.
The ceremony was attended by Lao Minister of Health Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Chinese Ambassador to Laos Fang Hong, and other relevant officials.
In his speech, Bounfeng said the upgrading and renovation project of Luang Prabang Hospital reflects China's strong support for the Lao people's livelihood.
Laos is willing to learn from China's experience in comprehensively deepening reform and further strengthen cooperation with China in the field of medical and healthcare, he said.
Also speaking at the event, Ambassador Fang Hong said that China is willing to share its experience in medical and health reform with Laos, and jointly implement important measures to build a China-Laos community with a shared future. - Xinhua
