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Mongolia-Japan teaching hospital opens
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The opening ceremony of
the Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital of the Mongolian National University of
Medical Sciences (MNUMS), built with the non-refundable aid of the Government
of Japan in Bayanzurkh district, took place on June 16.
Prime Minister
U.Khurelsukh, Minister of Health D.Sarangerel, Minister of Foreign Affairs
D.Tsogtbaatar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Taro Kono, Director of
MNUMS J.Tsolmon and other corresponding officials attended the ceremony.
Alongside the construction
work of the hospital, the installation of the latest equipment and technology,
such as high-capacity diagnostic MRI and CT equipment, coronary angiography kit
and fully automated analyzers were funded through the aid.
Surgery, internal
medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, intensive care--health care services for a
total of 17 specializations will be available. In his speech at the opening
ceremony, PM U.Khurelsukh highlighted that the number of citizens going to other
countries for health care will decrease as a result.
During
the opening ceremony, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Taro Kono was
awarded an Honorary Doctorate of MNUMS in recognition of his contribution to
the health sector of Mongolia and the development of the university.
After
conducting tests of the equipment as well as training for the medical
specialists, the hospital will start giving health care services to citizens
from October 1, 2019.
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