Ms Viphavanh Phomvihane strikes a gong during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Phongsavanh International Hospital.

Ground broken on Phongsavanh International Hospital in Vientiane, promising modern healthcare for all

The Phongsavanh International Hospital will enhance Lao people’s access to treatment through modern technology, contributing to the country’s socio-economic development.

Mrs Vimala Xayasouk.

Mr Ronnachit Yaemsaard.

A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the 119-bed hospital in Phakhao village, Xaythany district, Vientiane was held on Thursday, with construction estimated to take 18-24 months.
The ceremony was attended by the President of the National Assembly Social Assistance Fund, Ms Viphavanh Phomvihane; former Minister of Health, Dr Bounfeng Phoummalaysith; Vice Chairman, Major Shareholder Committee of PSVG and Managing Director of Phongsavanh Bank, Mr Phaiboun Phongsavanh; Vice President of Phongsavanh Group Companies Limited, Mrs Sengdao Bouphakonekham; Mrs Vimala Xayasouk, Director of the

Dignitaries symbolically break ground for the construction of the hospital.

Phongsavanh International Hospital; Advisor and Former CEO of the PatRangsit Healthcare Group, Mr Ronnachit Yaemsaard; Vice President of the Lao Front for National Development, Mr Khamlek Sipaseut; and President of the Phongsavanh Group, Major Sengnoun Xayalath, along with Phongsavanh partners and network and government officials.
Mrs Vimala said it had always been the intention of the founders and chairman of Phongsavanh Group Companies Limited to establish companies and businesses that contributed to the development of the Lao people.

Phongsavanh Group executives and other senior officials gather at the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday.

Over the past 49 years, the Phongsavanh Group has grown and expanded its operations. Currently comprising of more than 30 companies in various sectors including: finance, transportation, insurance, energy; and the importation of food and beverage products from various countries.
The founding president recognised the importance of health as an essential component of the infrastructure needed for national development so that local residents and foreign visitors can access a health system that meets international standards at a price that most people can afford, she added.
“We will build a hospital for the many, not the few,”  Mrs Vimala said.

Phongsavanh Group executives and other senior officials gather at the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday.

The hospital will create job opportunities for local people and give local medical personnel the chance to rise to internationally-accepted standards, because they will have the opportunity to work with foreign specialists.
“A feasibility study indicated that Laos needs more access to international standard medical services at a price that is affordable to the masses, so we made the bold decision to build this hospital to meet the demands of society,” Ms Vimala said.
She expressed the strong belief that the hospital would deliver great benefits for the Lao people and the country’s socio-economic development.
It will provide medical treatment using modern technology and attract highly experienced foreign experts to help boost expertise in certain areas of medical care.
The hospital will provide effective treatment on a par with that provided in other countries, to be made available to all classes of people, regardless of class or religion.
Mr Ronnachit said “This hospital is not only envisioned as a medical facility, but also as a centre of trust, confidence, and renewed hope in healthcare for our region.”
He expressed the hope that the groundbreaking ceremony was an auspicious beginning to the project, saying “It reflects our shared commitment to building an international standard hospital which operates with responsibility, transparency, and dedication to every patient’s life.”
“The Patrangsit Healthcare Group’s vision and mission focuses on delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care at affordable prices for our patients,” Mr Ronnachit said.
“We will continuously strive to improve the hospital to meet international standards, such as JCI accreditation, and aim to build strong collaborations with local agencies and contribute to the development of local medical personnel, equipping them with greater skills and expertise.”

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 (Latest Update June 27, 2025)