CSCEC-built medical building starts operations in Cambodia

An aerial view of the Cambodia-China Friendship Medical Building, a key livelihood project shouldered by China's largest builder China State Construction Engineering Corp. [Photo  provided to China Daily]

The Cambodia-China Friendship Medical Building, a key livelihood project shouldered by State-owned China State Construction Engineering Corp, was officially put into use in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh on March 21.

The main building of the Preah Kossamak Hospital in the capital's center covers about 15,000 square meters with a total construction area of 33,000 sq m. Construction of the hospital began in October 2018 with an investment of more than $80 million.

Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, expressed his gratitude at the opening ceremony for China's contribution to this project, and highlighted it as a "milestone" in improving Cambodia's health services.

The project was another accomplishment reflecting the comprehensive strategic partnership and "unbreakable" friendship between the two countries, he said, adding it was achieved by close cooperation, mutual trust and mutual assistance.

"The hospital has been enjoying a reputation as a comprehensive hospital across the country and has been playing an important role in safeguarding the well-being of the local people since its operation. With builders' efforts, the hospital will be one of the most modernized in Cambodia, with more high-end medical equipment and a scientific triage system," Wang Wentian, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia, said during the inauguration ceremony.

"The hospital was another outcome of promoting a community with a shared future between the two countries," Wang said.

The hospital is one of the largest hospitals offering treatment services in more than 30 specialties and employing more than 500 medical staff to provide related services.

Kaifusai Julaiti and Zhu Xuehan contributed to this story.