Healthcare infrastructure upgrade through strategic merger On the morning of December 31, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City officially inaugurated Campus 2 of Gia Dinh People’s Hospital at 125 Le Loi Street, District 1. This facility is the result of merging Saigon General Hospital into the tertiary-level Gia Dinh People’s Hospital, aimed at optimizing resources and bringing high-tech medical services to the city’s heart.
[Image: HCMC officials and hospital leadership at the ribbon-cutting ceremony in District 1]
Development of an Intensive Emergency Care Hub The new campus will focus on three main professional pillars, with a primary goal of becoming a high-tech emergency center. Key initiatives include:
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Pre-hospital Emergency Coordination: Developing rapid response scenarios for major festivals, metro station incidents, and public emergencies in the central business district.
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Specialized Emergency Services: Expanding expertise in stroke management, myocardial infarction, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics.
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Medical Tourism: Organizing specialized healthcare services for expatriates and tourists, in collaboration with travel agencies to provide premium medical support in the city center.
A multi-polar healthcare vision for a megacity The HCMC Department of Health noted that this transition rapidly elevates a medical facility from basic treatment to specialized care. For the 2026–2031 period, the campus will undergo further infrastructure upgrades under the city’s mid-term public investment program, aiming for international standards to meet the needs of a population exceeding 14 million and a growing number of international visitors.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/benh-vien-nhan-dan-gia-dinh-co-so-2-chinh-thuc-hoat-dong-20251231095321492.htm