Modern Hospital in Darien under Construction

Panama (November 9, 2011) - Residents in the province of Darien will no longer have to travel to regional healthcare facilities in Chepo or Panama City to receive hospital care due to a new modern hospital under construction by IBT Group benefiting the local community.

The Meteti General Hospital, located in San Vicente in the Pinogana District, will count with modern hospital facilities and equipment which include: Internal Medicine, Surgical Areas, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Obstetrics, intensive care units and emergency care.

In addition, the hospital will include external consults, diagnostics (laboratories and radiology), pharmacy, critical areas, and administrative services.  THe hospital will include 133 beds, 160 parking spaces and a heliport.

This project will improve the quality of service and patient health.

The hospital is part of a new network of hospitals being built around the country, which have deemed to be "hospital of the future", for their efficiency and comprise to the social well being of the community.

About IBT Group

IBT Group is a multinational group of companies that specialize in the development of public works and the integration of construction equipment projects for public institutions. With headquarters in Miami, Florida and local offices in various cities throughout the world, IBT Group and its subsidiaries develop integrated projects in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe in industries such as infrastructure, construction, healthcare, education, safety, telecommunications, and transportation.

For more information, please visit www.ibtgroup.com.