Construction Begins on New Large-Scale Hospital Complex in Kandal

Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on Friday 7 January broke ground on the US$10-million Techo Sen Koh Thom Hospital in Koh Thom district, Kandal province.

The hospital was built under the budget of charity in collaboration with Calmette Hospital. The construction of the hospital building will cost US$6 million, while the installation of medical equipment will be approximately US$4 million.

The project includes the construction of three new buildings with a total area of 12,544.4sqm. The buildings are interconnected with the central building having three floors and the two side-buildings having two floors.

This large-scale hospital complex can accommodate 150 beds and will be equipped with modern medical equipment. The project will take 12 months to complete, scheduled for December 2023.

Upon completion, the hospital will be able to serve people living in Saang district, Koh Thom district, and Leuk Dek district in Kandal province as well as Prey Kabas district in Takeo province.

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