AKIPRESS.COM - Construction of the National Diagnostic Treatment Center has been begun in Mongolia on the eve, News.mn reports.

The modern Center is planned to be opened in 2018. It will cost US$65.5 million, including $55.5-million preferential loan from South Korea. The Mongolian government is providing the remainder.

The Center will be built by Samsung C&T Corporation of South Korea and Odcon Holding Co. of Mongolia.

The building of the National Diagnostic Treatment Center will cover an area of 15,468 square meters, and designed for 103 patients. It will be equipped with modern equipment.