June 11, 2020 | 17:02 (GMT+7)
Stroke center at Hue Central Hospital recognized by World Stroke Organization
The stroke center at the Hue Central Hospital in central Thua Thien-Hue province was recently given Platinum Status by the World Stroke Organization (WSO), hospital leaders said on June 11.
The prestigious WSO award is for stroke centers around the world adopting strict requirements in training, equipment, and the treatment of acute strokes, among other matters. The Hue Central Hospital is one of the three hospitals in Vietnam to be so awarded.
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At the stroke centre at the Hue Central Hospital |
The center was opened in June 2018 and treats more than 2,500 patients a year. It successfully handled over 200 severe cases last year.
Hospital Director Professor Pham Nhu Hiep said the center is now eyeing securing Diamond Status as it works to maintain and improve treatment quality.
Source: VNA