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Sinophi Signs LOI with Huaiyin District and Huai’an First People’s Hospital to build a 1,000 bed Regional Oncology Hospital

December 2nd, 2013

In Beijing today, Sinophi Healthcare signed a Letter of Intent with Huai Yin District, Huai’an City and Huai’an First People’s Hospital to build a 1,000 led regional oncology hospital. 

Sinophi Healthcare Chairman Simon MacKinnon signed the LOI with Mr Dong Yangwei (Executive Vice-Director of Huaiyin District Municipal Government) and President Sun Xiaoyang of Huai’an First People’s Hospital.  The signing took place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing during the visit of UK Prime Minister Cameron to China to attend the UK-China Summit.

The signing was witnessed by Lord Livingston, UK Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr Tang Daolun, Vice Mayor of Huai’an Municipal People’s Government, and Dr Catherine Raines (Minister and Director-General of UKTI China).   

Signing of Letter of Intent in Beijing between Huaiyin District Municipal Government, Huai’an First People’s Hospital and Sinophi Healthcare to build a 1,000 bed regional oncology hospital in Huai’an, Jiangsu Province

Seated (L to R):  Dong Yangwei (Executive Vice-Director of Huaiyin District Municipal Government), Dr Sun Xiaoyang (President, Huai’an First People’s Hospital) and Simon MacKinnon (Chairman, Sinophi Healthcare)

Sinophi Healthcare Chairman Simon MacKinnon stated: “The signing of this agreement is an exciting opportunity to bring together UK and Chinese expertise in cancer treatment to build a world-class cancer hospital in Huai’an City.  The hospital will serve 20 million-plus patients in northern Jiangsu.  We are very grateful for the support the project has received from our partners, from Huai’an City Government, Jiangsu provincial authorities and from the UK Government, UKTI and Healthcare UK.   

President Sun Xiaoyang of HAFPH stated: “HAFPH continues to develop its facilities to serve the people of Huai’an and neighbouring areas.  We look forward to working with Sinophi to build this regional oncology hospital, bringing in expertise from the UK for its design, development and operation including clinical and operational capabilities from the UK’s NHS system.” 

Huai’an City

Located in Jiangsu Province in East China, Huai’an City is a fast growing city with an urban population of over 2.5 million and an additional 3 million population in its rural areas.  Sited on the Grand Canal connecting Beijing with Hangzhou (close to Shanghai), it has a long history as a trading and cultural center.  

Huai’an First People’s Hospital

HAFPH is one of north Jiangsu’s leading general hospitals.  Located in the city of Huai’an (urban population 2.5m, total population over 5.5m) in the province of Jiangsu (population of over 80 million) next to Shanghai in East China, HAFPH was founded in 1950.  On completion of current expansion, HAFPH will have over 3,000 beds, with well known specialty departments including oncology, cardiovascular, neurology and gastroenterology.