On 28/4, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health director announced the reallocation of the Hoa Hung facility. This move is part of the city's healthcare network reorganization, designed to efficiently utilize infrastructure as medical centers transition functions. Located approximately 180 m from Nhan Dan 115 Hospital, the Hoa Hung facility offers advantages for connecting personnel, transporting patients, and coordinating diagnostic services. The site is undergoing repairs and upgrades, with an expected operational launch around National Day on 2/9.

The Hoa Hung facility will be developed in two phases. During phase one (2026-2030), it will provide 200 inpatient beds for specialties including neurology, endocrinology, and musculoskeletal care. Diagnostic services such as MRI, electromyography, electroencephalography, X-ray, and ultrasound will also be implemented. An outpatient re-examination area is planned to handle 150-200 visits daily.

From 2031, the facility will evolve into a comprehensive center for the examination, treatment, and rehabilitation of post-stroke patients, capable of accommodating 400-500 visits daily.

Nhan Dan 115 Hospital currently operates as a top-tier facility and stands as one of the largest stroke centers nationwide. Each year, it manages nearly 18,000 stroke cases, averaging about 50 emergency admissions daily. The demand for post-discharge rehabilitation significantly exceeds the capacity of the current facility. Furthermore, with the hospital actively constructing a 500-bed specialized inpatient area, the acquisition of the Hoa Hung facility will provide crucial temporary treatment space for hundreds of patients, ensuring stable medical services.

The neurovascular disease department at Nhan Dan 115 Hospital currently treats the most stroke patients nationwide. Photo: Le Phuong

International medical organizations recommend that stroke treatment extends beyond acute revascularization. It requires early and continuous rehabilitation to minimize sequelae, improve motor skills and language, and help patients reintegrate into the community.

According to Mr. Thuong, the launch of the Hoa Hung facility will not only address the immediate issue of overcrowding but also represents a strategic step. It contributes to completing Ho Chi Minh City's comprehensive stroke treatment model, which encompasses rapid emergency care, specialized treatment, early rehabilitation, and continuous care.

On the same day, the Ho Chi Minh City Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital also officially took over and began operating the facility of the Nhieu Loc Regional Medical Center (formerly District 3).

Le Phuong