Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh Branch Full After Two Weeks of Operation

The Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh branch, newly established in the northern province of Ninh Binh, has reached full capacity with its 1,000 beds just two weeks after commencing operations. This development significantly improves local access to advanced medical services, eliminating the need for residents to travel to Hanoi for specialized treatment. In less than two weeks, the branch has admitted 1,003 inpatients, exceeding its designed capacity of 1,000 beds. During this period, 1,039 patients were discharged, and 172 were transferred. Over 204,000 laboratory tests and tens of thousands of diagnostic imaging procedures have been performed. The hospital's nine modern operating rooms, equipped with Hybrid, DSA, and C-arm systems, have successfully conducted 395 surgeries. Notable procedures include a life-saving operation for a severe spinal cord injury patient on the opening night and a complex open-heart surgery for an 80-year-old patient in cardiac shock. To meet growing demand, the hospital plans to double its operating room capacity. The establishment of the Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh branch is expected to be crucial for critically ill patients, such as those experiencing strokes or heart attacks, by enabling prompt treatment within the "golden hour." This is anticipated to increase survival rates and reduce the severity of long-term disabilities. Furthermore, the branch is expected to significantly alleviate the burden on the main Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, which typically sees 8,000-10,000 patients daily. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung commended the smooth initial operations of the hospital. He instructed the Ministry of Health to finalize mechanisms for the hospital's autonomous management and investment in key specialized areas, while also promoting international-standard digital transformation. Beyond patient care, the Ninh Binh branch is tasked with serving as a center for training and technology transfer to enhance the capabilities of the regional healthcare network. On the same day, the Ninh Binh branch of Viet Duc Hospital also began its operations. Initially, it will operate with 300 beds, gradually expanding to 1,000 beds based on actual demand. This hospital is also equipped with 44 modern operating rooms and has deployed specialized medical teams. Prime Minister Hung stated that the official opening of these two major hospital branches marks a significant milestone for Vietnam's healthcare sector, contributing to the goal of bringing high-quality medical services closer to the people. He emphasized that investing in healthcare is an investment in the nation's future, human resource quality, and sustainable development, expressing confidence that these hospitals will soon become leading, modern specialized medical centers in the region.