President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today laid the foundation stone for a Central Hospital in Agjabadi region of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani President's official website reported.
A new 205-bed hospital facility will be built in Agjabadi on Husu Hajiyev Street on 4 hectares of land.
The Head of State viewed photo stands reflecting the general layout and projects of the hospital.
Azeri Minister of Health Ogtay Shiraliyev told the President that the hospital will occupy 4 buildings and 3 additional blocks. A new hospital, according to the minister, will help answer the need for more medical care in the region. The hospital will have a Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatric polyclinic, Diagnostics, Lab, Observation, Surgical, Resuscitation and Cardiological departments, conference hall and so on.
The President was also informed that the new Agjabadi hospital will also provide lifesaving care through a helicopter service.
President Ilham Aliyev then put a time capsule into the foundation and covered it with liquid concrete.
The Head of State wished successes to constructors and gave relevant instructions and recommendations.
