Longhua Hospital opens new branch in Shanghai
The new 500-bed facility boasts multilingual staff, and offers both Western and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
The facility is located in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China – specifically the Hangtou area – and opened on 28 November.
“Longhua Hospital has been focusing on international practice,” said Chen Yuelai, President of Longhua Hospital. “With a strong TCM foundation, it is also the only TCM-featured hospital on the list of public hospitals designated as international medical tourism destinations in the city.”
Yuelai added that TCM is often a ‘strong draw’ for many expatriates, many of whom travel to Shanghai for TCM therapies.
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Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca is a Junior Editor for Voyageur Group, joining in 2021. He writes for both ITIJ and AirMed&Rescue, covering a range of topics including international travel and health insurance, medical assistance provision and air medical transportation. He also serves as Title Editor of the Assistance & Repatriation Reviews. Oliver holds an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University, as well as a BA in English with Creative Writing from Falmouth University.
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