The new medical centers have enough beds to serve 1,500 people each, and will host a biobank about genomics and viral diseases
Minister of Health and Social Services, Aurora Caroll, at the inauguration of the five hospitals
The Kirlawan government today opened five new hospitals, one per region, for the country's public health service and capable of accommodating 1,500 people each. The Minister of Health, Aurora Caroll, said at a press conference that she is proud of it, and thanked all those who have contributed to its construction.
Mrs. Caroll, who has also immediately announced the hiring of healthcare professionals for these hospitals, said:
"In Kirlawa, we have more than one million health professionals distributed throughout the nation, and thanks to these new facilities, we will be able to host a greater number of professionals dedicated to the health sector, an essential sector for our development as society and thus joins the researchers of the recently inaugurated ITEAK to make our nation a world leader in the science and health sectors. "
Hospitals, which have been under construction for four years, will receive medical instruments designed by ITEAK, positioning themselves as the country's leading hospitals. Located each in the capital of their respective regions, hospitals will be prepared to be the main resource against pandemics or serious diseases, in addition to having their own rapid research laboratories.
In addition, the Minister has announced a public job offer aimed at hiring new staff for these hospitals, which are estimated to employ more than 5,000 workers, including doctors, nurses and other health personnel. In addition, in one of the five - it has not been specified in which, to avoid possible attacks - the creation of a biobank will begin to collect, store and distribute biological material and the data associated with said material. This biobank will remain specialized in genome and viral diseases. The Minister has also made an international call for collaboration for the maintenance and development of the biobank