The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province

Yunnan First People's Hospital (云南省第一人民医院), also known as Kunhua Hospital and the Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, is one of Yunnan’s oldest and most important tertiary public hospitals. It was founded in April 1939 and is regarded as a major medical, teaching, and research center in the province.

1. Type: Public Grade 3A Comprehensive Hospital — the highest level in China’s hospital classification system, indicating advanced clinical services, research, and teaching.
2. 📍 Location: 157 Jinbi Road, Xishan District, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
3. 📅 Founded: 1939 (with roots back to 1932).
4. 🛏️ Beds: Around 2,400+ beds across main and affiliated campuses.
5. 🧑‍⚕️ Staff: Thousands of healthcare professionals, including many with senior academic titles and advanced degrees.
6. 🌍 Affiliations: Officially affiliated with Kunming University of Science and Technology and recognized as a pilot hospital for integrated Traditional Chinese and Western medicine.

The hospital also operates related facilities, including First People's Hospital of Yunnan Xinkunhua Hospital Phase 1 in Anning (New Kunhua Hospital) as part of its network expansion.

What the Hospital Does

Yunnan First People’s Hospital provides comprehensive medical care, covering the full spectrum from routine outpatient and inpatient services to advanced diagnostics and complex treatments. It serves as a regional referral center for urgent, specialized, and high-risk cases in Yunnan.

Major Departments & Clinical Strengths

The hospital has dozens of clinical and medical technology departments (over 60), featuring advanced equipment and specialist teams to treat a wide range of diseases.

🔹 Core Clinical Departments

1. Internal Medicine – cardiovascular, respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology
2. Surgery – general surgery and specialized operative care
3. Emergency & Critical Care – 24/7 urgent services
4. Obstetrics & Gynecology – maternity and women’s health
5. Pediatrics & Neonatal Care
6. Neurology & Neurosurgery
7. Orthopedics & Trauma Surgery
8. Urology & Nephrology
9. Radiology & Medical Imaging
10. Clinical Laboratory Services
11. (Plus many other specialty departments for comprehensive treatment.)

🔹 Leading Specialty Areas

The hospital is recognized for expertise and research in several advanced areas:

1. Organ transplantation and liver/pediatric transplant achievements — including successful complex transplant procedures.
2. Molecular diagnostics and genetic screening — including high-throughput sequencing technologies for conditions like thalassemia.
3. Multidisciplinary care models for critical and rare diseases.

🔹 Research & Innovation

It hosts national and provincial research centers, key laboratories, innovation teams, and research stations, reflecting a strong commitment to clinical research and scientific advancement.

Teaching, Training & International Cooperation

The hospital is a clinical teaching base for medical students, residents, and postgraduate trainees. It also maintains international collaboration and exchange programs with prestigious medical institutions from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, and Israel, enhancing clinical excellence and global integration.

Patient Care & Scale

Annual Patient Volume:

1. ~2+ million outpatient visits
2. ~90,000+ inpatients discharged
3. ~77,000 surgeries performed annually
4. These figures reflect its role as a major provider of healthcare services in Yunnan.

📌 Facilities: Advanced imaging (MRI, CT, SPECT), intervention suites, emergency rescue capabilities, and integrated clinical centers.