Prime Minister Jeong: "Concerns over Medical Gaps, the Role of Public Medical Institutions More Important Than Ever"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] As the work stoppage of medical residents continues for the 13th day amid the severe COVID-19 crisis,

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun emphasized on the 2nd, "At a time when concerns about medical service gaps are growing, the role of public medical institutions is more important than ever."

On the same day, Prime Minister Chung visited Daejeon Veterans Hospital in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, and made these remarks. His visit was to inspect the emergency medical system activated in preparation for the medical community's collective strike and to encourage the related personnel.

Prime Minister Chung first received a report from Song Si-heon, director of Daejeon Veterans Hospital, on the status of the emergency medical system activated to prepare for medical service gaps caused by the collective strike, and inspected the emergency room within the hospital.

At the site, Prime Minister Chung encouraged, "Daejeon Veterans Hospital not only has an emergency medical system capable of providing 24-hour emergency patient care but also plays a pivotal role as an infectious disease-dedicated hospital in the fight against COVID-19."

He continued, "The government will operate the emergency medical system to ensure that innocent citizens do not suffer from lack of medical services, run a damage report and support center for the collective strike, and communicate sincerely and broadly with the medical community to make every effort to restore medical institutions to normal as soon as possible."

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