Excerpt and photo from en.sggp.org.vn
A little over an hour by high-speed ferry, traversing 32 nautical miles to the furthest district of Quang Ninh Province – Co To Island, reveals the impressive Co To District Medical Center, rivaling the scale of many mainland facilities. 65-year-old Le Xuan Minh from Neighborhood 2 of Co To Town commented that previously, any illness required a costly and time-consuming trip to the mainland. Now, with the upgraded medical center and the addition of more doctors, residents feel much more secure receiving treatment here on the island.
Co To District Medical Center Director Nguyen Thanh Giang confirmed significant modernization since 2019, fulfilling staff and community expectations. He highlighted the new 4D ultrasound and increased diagnostic confidence thanks to advanced training.
Tasked with caring for nearly 7,000 island residents and a fluctuating population of fishermen, the Co To District Medical Center prioritizes the development of advanced and specialized medical techniques. With technical support and knowledge transfer from higher-level hospitals, the center emphasizes hands-on training for its staff. Many doctors and nurses are sent to mainland hospitals for specialized training.