Zhang Yu

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THE much-anticipated Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital Longhua Hospital officially opened Thursday. Located in the bustling core of the Luhu Science and Technology Cultural Area in Longhua District, this new facility is poised to serve 4 million residents in northern Shenzhen.

Covering an area of 56,200 square meters, the hospital is designed to provide 1,500 beds and 2,596 parking spaces, with  21 floors above ground and five floors underground.

Ren Lijie, vice president of Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, highlighted that the Longhua hospital, which specializes in neurological disorders, will also collaborate with Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University — a leading comprehensive hospital in China renowned for its expertise in clinical neuroscience.

“We also leverage the advancement of digitalization within the hospital. Robots are used for the timely delivery of medications,” Ren said.

The hospital has opened 23 consultation rooms across 24 specialized fields. Services include departments such as ultrasound, radiology, clinical laboratory, electrocardiogram, and both Chinese and Western pharmacies.

Additionally, experts from various disciplines at Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital will rotate their visits between the two hospitals.

The new hospital will host a free clinic event from Thursday to Jan. 5, 2025. During this period, citizens can visit expert clinics without incurring any registration fees. However, examinations, testing items, and medications will only be available at the patient’s expense, as the hospital’s system debugging period temporarily limits the use of medical insurance.

As the hospital continues its phased opening, more specialized departments will be established, and additional services such as inpatient wards and emergency departments will be progressively introduced.

The Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, established in 1980, shares the same anniversary as the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, having been founded in the same year.