Vientiane, Dec. 4 -- The inauguration and official handover ceremony of the Laos-Vietnam friendship hospital in Houaphanh province, northern Laos, took place on December 4. The 200-bed hospital, equipped with modern medical facilities, has a total investment of more than 500 billion VND (18.95 million USD), funded entirely by non-refundable aid from the Vietnamese Government. The project aims to establish a provincial-level general hospital capable of meeting the healthcare needs of local residents. Speaking at the ceremony, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung stressed that this is one of the key cooperation projects receiving the close attention and guidance of the high-ranking leaders of both Parties and States. He noted th...