CHINA-YUNNAN-HEKOU-HOSPITAL-SERVICES FOR FOREIGN PATIENTS (CN)

(260302) -- HEKOU, March 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member helps a Vietnamese patient (L) with admission procedures at Remin hospital in Hekou Yao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 28, 2026.

It is not uncommon for Remin hospital, located near the China-Vietnam border, to see foreign nationals among its daily patient load.

In addition to conspicuous foreign-language guiding signs throughout its public areas, the hospital boasts a team of medical workers proficient in foreign languages, reinforced with smart translation software to ensure smooth communication of medical needs for every foreign visitor.

In recent years, the hospital annually renders services for more than 10,000 patients from neighboring countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

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