Hue Central Hospital’s stroke center given WSO’s Platinum Status

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Hue Central Hospital’s stroke center given WSO’s Platinum Status

The prestigious WSO award is for stroke centers around the world meeting strict requirements in training, equipment, and the treatment of acute strokes, among other matters, according to an annoucement of the Hue Central Hospital's leaders on June 11.

The Hue Central Hospital is one of the three hospitals in Vietnam to be so awarded. The centre 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 centre is now eyeing securing Diamond Status as it works to maintain and improve treatment quality.

Presently, the Southeast Asian country has average 200,000 fresh stroke cases per year with more than 11,000 deaths. Moreover, over 100,000 Vietnamese people suffer disabilities because missing out on the golden period of stroke treatment leaves many permanently disabled.

When a hospital in Vietnam gets the Platinum status, it means the country has applied advanced treatment techniques like their peers in the world.