A hospital for those living with HIV/AIDS officially opened in Tan Trieu commune in Hanoi ’s outlying district of Thanh Tri on Feb. 25.

The hospital, officially known as Hospital 09, consists of 10 specialised wards and four functioning rooms, providing up to 200 patient beds.

It provides check-up and treatment for HIV carriers together with care for AIDS patients in Hanoi .

The hospital is also tasked to cooperate with organisations and individuals in and outside the country to conduct scientific research related to HIV/AIDS diagnosis, care and treatment./.