NEW YORK, June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tongji Healthcare, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TONJ), a premier provider of Healthcare and Pharmaceutical services in China, reports that its hospital are enjoying an influx of patients due to Natural events in the Sichuan province.
Due to its status as a private enterprise, Vice Minister of Health Gao Qiang told reporters in Beijing that he has suggested the government would pick up the costs of care to earthquake victims, many of whom have little or no insurance. "The government should be responsible for providing medical treatment to them," he said.
Yun-hui Yu, President and CEO stated, "Due to natural events in the region, we are experiencing an unprecedented demand for our hospital services. The recent upgrades to our hospital have enabled us to offer premier care to all clients. Because we offer some of the most advanced Western Healthcare techniques in Ophthalmology, Pediatric and Obstetrician care, patients displaced by Natural events are flocking to our facilities. While it is difficult to quantify the increase in revenues from this tragic event, the local government has made patient care a priority and our reputation has patients demanding our service."
Founded in 2003, Tongji Healthcare is one of the first state owned healthcare providers to be privatized enabling it to become one of the "Best Hospitals" in Nanning, China.
About Tongji Healthcare, Inc.
Located in Nanning China, Tongji Healthcare, http://www.tongjihealthcare.com ,
operates a general hospital with 105 licensed beds. The Hospital
specializes in cataract, cornea, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmic
plastic surgery, retinal disease, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, refractive
surgery, and pediatric ophthalmology, The Hospital enjoys a close
relationship with Guangxi Tongji Pharmaceutical Co, a drug store chain
encompassing over 400 stand-alone stor
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