Shannan People's Hospital
Shannan People's Hospital, located in Zetang Town, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, is a tertiary Grade A general hospital and a cornerstone of regional healthcare.
History
Established in August 1956, it initially operated as a modest medical facility but expanded significantly through state-led modernization efforts, including its designation as part of China's 43 Aid Projects to Tibet and collaboration with Guangdong Province's medical institutions.The hospital underwent critical milestones: it was accredited as a Grade II Class A facility in 1995, upgraded to Grade III Class B in 2015, and finally achieved Grade III Class A status in July 2018 after rigorous evaluations by national and regional health authorities, with the collaboration with Guangdong Province's medical institutions. A transformative phase began in 2017 with its relocation and expansion project, driven by the need to address growing healthcare demands and modernize infrastructure. The new campus, situated at the intersection of Sare Road and Zêtang Avenue, spans 268.72 acres and includes emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and specialized medical buildings, alongside a blood center and high-altitude medical research facilities. Constructed under an EPC model, the project cost 408 million RMB, with 101 million RMB funded by the central government. By November 2017, main structures were completed, featuring earthquake-resistant designs and energy-efficient systems adapted to Tibet's harsh climate.