First Lady visits leading children's hospital in South Korea

Atapattu BANDARA

First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa yesterday visited Hangyan University South Asian Children's hospital, one of the leading children's hospitals in South Korea located at Seoul city.

The First Lady was welcomed by Hangyan University Group of Hospitals Chairman Chong Yang Kim and medical staff of the hospital. The hospital is considered to be one of best children's hospitals in South Asia and there is a separate ward complex for foreign children. This sophisticated hospital provides residential facilities for around 800 children. A special school is also functioning for the children at the hospital premises and this is managed by the University through a special fund. A special unit has been set up for the cancer patients and this provides latest treatments for the children.

The First Lady held cordial discussions with the children who undergo treatments and distributed presents among them. The First Lady's visit to the hospital was organized by the Hangyang University and the Chairman Yang Kim and medical staff held a special discussion and agreed to provide treatments for child cancer patients and provide free expertise and consultations to Sri Lanka for treatments. Hangyang University Hospital Fund Director Sung Yong Park and Hangyang University Director John Hyum Kim were also present.