Central General Hospital in Can Tho aims to perform Vietnam's first liver transplant by 2026.
Catching Up with Can Tho Central General Hospital
Can Tho Central General Hospital in the bustling Delta city of Càn Thơ is on an exciting expansion spree, ready to level up its healthcare game by 2030! Here's what's going on:
What's brewing?
With a 3.5-hectare expansion underway, Càn Thơ Central General Hospital is pumped to upgrade its healthcare offerings to meet the burgeoning regional demand. The expansion will foster growth across various departments and introduce specialties such as:
- Pediatric-Neonatal Care: Expectant mothers and young families, breathe easy! Càn Thơ's got a new home for your little ones.
- Pediatric Heart Surgery: Healing hearts, one pint-sized patient at a time. Càn Thơ aims to offer top-tier cardiac care for youngsters with heart conditions.
- Endoscopy Centre: Ready, set, scope! A new endoscopy centre will help diagnose and treat tummy troubles without the guesswork.
- Organ Transplantation Techniques: Prepare to save lives, Can Tho style! The hospital has set its sights on revolutionizing liver transplants with a goal of performing the first one by 2026.
Keeping it real
Already saying "hello" to thousands of daily outpatients and inpatients[2], Càn Thơ Central General Hospital is a trusted Vietnamese Ministry of Health heavyweight. Over the past 20 years, the hospital's achievements have lifted local healthcare standards to regional and international levels[4].
Innovations include a modern and specialized cardiology centre, the Mekong Delta's most comprehensive heart hub, and its first-ever kidney transplant in 2024[4]. To date, the hospital has successfully completed ten kidney transplants[4].
As the Mekong Delta's go-to healthcare hub, Càn Thơ Central General Hospital will continue to maintain its regional and national healthcare leadership, embracing modern medicine, and training and retaining top-notch healthcare providers to spark growth in this new era[5].
Doctors at Cần Thơ Central General Hospital perform a kidney transplant. Photo courtesy of the hospital
The expansion of Can Tho Central General Hospital will incorporate modern AI and science-based advancements, such as the implementation of a cutting-edge pediatric heart surgery department and a sophisticated endoscopy centre. This will contribute to the hospital's overall health-and-wellness focus, addressing various medical-conditions effectively. By 2030, Can Tho Central General Hospital aims to revolutionize medical care within the region and beyond, leading the way in advocating for health and wellness on a global scale.
