On December 29, in Bao Lac commune (Cao Bang province), the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Bao Lac Medical Center - a medical project with a scale of 110 beds sponsored by Corps 20, Ministry of National Defense took place.
This is an activity of political and social significance, towards the 85th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's return to the country to lead the Vietnamese revolution.
Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were General Phan Van Giang - Member of the Politburo, Minister of National Defense; Ms. Dao Hong Lan - Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health; along with leaders, former leaders of the Central Government, army generals, representatives of ministries, branches and leaders of Cao Bang province.
Bao Lac Medical Center is built in Bao Lac commune, is a multi-functional medical facility with a scale of 110 beds, a synchronous and modern system of expertise, technology and medical equipment.
The project has a total investment of 200 billion VND, funded by Corps 20, Ministry of National Defense according to the policy of the Ministry of National Defense; the Investment and Construction Project Management Board of Cao Bang province is the investor. The expected implementation time is in the period 2026 - 2027.
Speaking at the ceremony, General Phan Van Giang emphasized that caring for the people's health is a major and consistent policy of the Party and State.
The goal is for each citizen to be examined and checked for health at least once a year, considering this as an important measure of social security and development quality.
The Minister of National Defense affirmed that the Vietnam People's Army comes from the People, serving the People. In peacetime, the Army continues to accompany the People in socio-economic development, taking care of life, and firmly protecting the Fatherland in all situations.
Cao Bang is the cradle of the Vietnamese revolution, where President Ho Chi Minh returned to the Fatherland in 1941 to directly lead the revolution; and is also an important strategic area for national defense and security.
The investment in building Bao Lac Medical Center shows the concern of the Central Government and the Army for the locality, which still faces many difficulties, especially in the field of social security.
Implementing the direction of the Ministry of National Defense, Corps 20 has closely coordinated with Cao Bang province in the process of preparing and implementing the project, selecting areas based on the actual needs of the People, thereby continuing to promote the tradition of military-civilian bonding with specific and practical projects.
When completed, Bao Lac Health Center will contribute to improving the healthcare capacity for people in highland and border areas; gradually complete grassroots healthcare infrastructure; serve the people and armed forces on duty, and at the same time improve the ability to respond to natural disasters and epidemics in the new situation.
