88-year-old hospital in Ho Chi Minh City strives to overcome many difficulties and obstacles

(Dan Tri) - After 88 years of establishment with many ups and downs, Saigon General Hospital has faced many difficulties and problems such as lack of investment funding, medical equipment, human resources...

At the opening ceremony of the satellite clinic of Gia Dinh People's Hospital at Saigon General Hospital (HCMC), which took place on June 18, specialist doctor Bui Nguyen Thanh Long, Deputy Head of the Medical Affairs Department (HCMC Department of Health ), said this was an important milestone.

The clinic's implementation marks the close connection between the two above-mentioned units, opening up opportunities to consolidate and develop expertise at Saigon General Hospital, with the support of experts in the fields of gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, cardiology, nephrology - urology, geriatrics, pediatrics and obstetrics.

People register for medical examination and treatment at Saigon General Hospital (Photo: PA).

Representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health hope to continue to see the two hospitals cooperate to develop an emergency resuscitation system, out-of-hospital emergency care, and an out-of-hospital emergency care model using specialized two-wheeled vehicles.

Thereby meeting the health care needs not only of people in the central area of ​​Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring areas but also of foreigners and tourists when coming to the city.

Dr. Mai Phan Tuong Anh, Deputy Director of Gia Dinh People's Hospital, shared that the Clinic will deploy key specialties including: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics - Gynecology and Pediatrics, with a team of experts from the unit directly participating in examinations according to the assigned schedule and approval of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health.

A foreign patient receives healthcare at the newly opened satellite clinic (Photo: PA).

Coordinating referrals, recognizing clinical results and integrating health insurance payments will help patients save time and money and receive continuous, comprehensive medical care.

"This cooperation model not only has professional significance but also clearly demonstrates the determination of the two hospitals in expanding access to high-quality medical services closer to the community," said Dr. Tuong Anh.

Specialist Doctor 2 Mai Duc Huy, Deputy Executive Director of Saigon General Hospital, said that the hospital was built in 1937 and witnessed many historical periods of the country.

After 88 years of ups and downs, the Hospital still faces many difficulties and problems such as lack of investment funding, medical equipment, human resources... but all medical staff always strive to overcome the challenges step by step.

Specialist Doctor 2 Mai Duc Huy, Deputy Executive Director of Saigon General Hospital, shares the unit's efforts to overcome difficulties (Photo: Hoang Le).

Every day, the hospital receives 600-700 outpatients, with 10% of foreigners being examined. The hospital is in the top 3 most effective satellite stations of the 115 Emergency Center system, and is also the first unit in the country to pilot the 2-wheel ambulance model.

The hospital also always ensures all emergency activities for major events and festivals in Ho Chi Minh City.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/benh-vien-88-tuoi-o-tphcm-no-luc-vuot-nhieu-kho-khan-vuong-mac-20250618100751123.htm