A leading cardiologist, Wang Jian’an, has stressed the need for stronger investment in medical education to improve healthcare delivery worldwide.
Wang, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a specialist at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, made the call while speaking with journalists during a field visit to Hangzhou.
He explained that the institution, which has existed for more than 150 years, had grown into a major centre for modern medical practice in China largely because of sustained investment in education and healthcare infrastructure.
According to him, consistent funding for medical training and professional development is essential for strengthening healthcare systems and improving the quality of services delivered to patients.
“Our goal is not only to maintain a world-class hospital but also to support medical education and deepen international collaboration in clinical practice,” he said.
Wang noted that such efforts help improve patient care and enable health professionals to learn and adopt global best practices.
He explained that the hospital was originally established in 1869 by the British Church Missionary Society as Hangzhou Guangji Hospital, with the aim of introducing modern medical practice to China.
Today, the institution runs capacity-building programmes that allow foreign health professionals to receive training and share knowledge, thereby supporting international cooperation in healthcare.
Wang added that the hospital has built strong partnerships with leading medical institutions across 11 countries in areas such as clinical services, research and education.
He also noted that SAHZU operates one of China’s largest international telemedicine platforms, enabling collaboration with global partners and improving access to advanced medical expertise for patients.
The cardiologist said the institution had also established partnerships with more than 30 medical organisations worldwide since 2009 to promote scientific exchange and knowledge sharing.
He added that strengthening collaboration among global health institutions remains key to improving medical practice and advancing healthcare outcomes for patients around the world.