Japanese group eyes investment in healthcare in Laos

A Japanese hospital group wants to build a modern hospital in Laos that would offer up-to-date health services.

 The two sides discussed the feasibility of building a 500-bed modern hospital in Vientiane.The “Tokushukai” hospital group delegation, led by their President Dr Narumi Koshizawa, expressed interest in the project during a meeting with Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong on Friday at the Government Office.

Mr Thongsing said he appreciated the Japanese group's interest in investing in the health sector, and that a modern large-scale hospital would give Lao people access to an efficient health system and contribute to socio-economic development. Mr Thongsing said he highly appreciated the Japanese delegation's visit to Laos. It has significantly enhanced the relationship between Laos and Japan, especially cooperation between the Lao Ministry of Health and the Japanese group.

I f the investment initiative goes ahead, Laos will have a second privately-owned hospital. A domestic investor is currently building a seven-storey, 120-bed hospital for mothers and children in Vientiane.

Vientianetimes