Current status of the 4,500 billion VND hospital in Ho Chi Minh City after 10 years of construction: Construction is 'just for show', weeds are everywhere

Construction began in 2014 with the expectation of becoming the largest hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. After 10 years, the 4,500 billion VND project is still in disarray, with dusty machinery and overgrown grass.

Hospital entrances are only temporarily barricaded - Photo: TRI DUC

After the merger, Binh Duong General Hospital became the largest hospital in Ho Chi Minh City with an area of ​​16 hectares and a scale of 1,500 beds.

Construction began in 2014 and by 2025, the hospital has been approved with a total investment of more than 4,500 billion VND.

The construction of the hospital aims to facilitate people in the area and neighboring areas to access specialized examination, diagnosis and treatment services with high technology.

The project includes 7 component projects invested by Binh Duong Construction Investment Project Management Board (6 projects) and Binh Duong Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Board (1 project).

However, after more than 10 years, it has not been put into use yet because the construction of component projects is slow and not completed synchronously, affecting the rights of patients to medical examination and treatment.

Tuoi Tre Online 's records show that the projects are still being constructed "drop by drop", although the main hospital building has been roofed for a long time but the surrounding area is overgrown with grass.

Meanwhile, at the existing Binh Duong General Hospital, patients and medical staff have to visit the facility in a state of disrepair and overload, making it difficult to ensure the quality of medical examination and treatment.

Everyone is looking forward to the 1,500-bed hospital project coming into operation soon.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, as of the end of September 2025, out of a total of 7 new component projects, only 2 projects have been completed, 2 projects are under construction and 3 projects have not yet been implemented.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has proposed that the Binh Duong Construction Investment Project Management Board speed up the progress of putting the 1,500-bed Binh Duong General Hospital project into operation in 2026.

Tuoi Tre Online 's source said that In June 2025, the People's Committee of Binh Duong province (old) concluded the inspection of the project implementation status of the 1,500-bed general hospital cluster.

The inspection shows that 5/5 projects are behind schedule and have to be extended many times (central technical block and funeral home, wastewater treatment plant for hospitals, overall technical infrastructure, medical equipment, etc.). These are all projects with complex components, requiring high expertise, technique and synchronization.

The construction area inside the hospital only has machinery and construction materials but no workers were seen working, recorded on the morning of October 22 - Photo: TRI DUC

In another area, a construction work sign was placed but no workers were seen working. Recorded on the morning of October 22 - Photo: TRI DUC

Many machines in the hospital grounds but no signs of use - Photo: TRI DUC

A large pit, originally used for construction purposes, is now filled with water in the hospital grounds - Photo: TRI DUC

Many areas have become desolate. Weeds grow wildly outside the fences, along the paths... - Photo: TRI DUC

Construction materials are scattered, showing signs of rust - Photo: TRI DUC

The main lobby area of ​​the hospital is temporarily locked and guarded by security - Photo: TRI DUC

Many items are starting to show signs of deterioration - Photo: TRI DUC

On the morning of October 22, only a few workers were digging the ground and planting trees - Photo: TRI DUC

While waiting for the 1,500-bed general hospital to come into operation, patients and medical staff at the existing Binh Duong General Hospital are having to undergo medical examinations in conditions of degraded facilities - Photo: THU HIEN

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/hien-trang-benh-vien-4-500-ti-o-tp-hcm-sau-10-nam-khoi-cong-thi-cong-cho-co-co-dai-um-tum-20251022104831123.htm