The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank Group, will invest US$22 million to construct four hospitals. According to a press release, these private facilities will "set new standards of care for the local population" and will also provide a hospital infrastructure to serve tourism. Each of the hospitals will be located in popular tourist destinations, and will accommodate up to 60 beds. Each will also be equipped with 3 operating rooms, an intensive care unit, a dialysis center, consultation rooms, and emergency treatment facility. These are the first internationally financed health care projects in the DR. The hospitals will be run by HOSPITEN, professional management organization from Spain, with 30 years experience in providing healthcare. The first of the hospitals has been completed and will open shortly in Punta Cana, in the popular Bavaro region.
