The Quy Hoa leprosy village is about to be relocated to make way for a "mega" project.

The Quy Hoa Leprosy Village and the Quy Hoa Central Leprosy and Dermatology Hospital (Quy Nhon Nam ward, Gia Lai province) are about to be relocated to make way for a "mega" coastal tourism and resort project.

The Quy Hoa leprosy village is not only known as the place where the poet Han Mac Tu spent his last days; it is also home to hundreds of leprosy patients from many provinces and cities who come to stay and receive treatment.

Overview of the treatment and integration zones at Quy Hoa Central Leprosy and Dermatology Hospital

Today, Quy Hoa Leprosy Village no longer evokes the haunting image of disease, but has become a green, clean, and beautiful village on the coast.

This place is gradually becoming an attractive community tourism destination with its pristine, peaceful, and ancient beauty, along with layers of houses and infrastructure that bear a strong Western style.

A memorial space displaying the original dwelling place of the poet Han Mac Tu.

Visitors here can hear many inspiring stories of leprosy patients, learn about the history of a land full of upheavals but also the profound humanistic value of medicine and science for vulnerable people.

The room where the poet Han Mac Tu passed away.

Recently, the People's Committee of Gia Lai province agreed on the principle regarding several aspects of the 1/2000 scale zoning plan for the Ghenh Rang - Vung Chua international coastal tourism and resort urban area, covering an area of ​​over 2,878 hectares in the two sub-areas of Vung Chua mountain and Xuan Van - Quy Hoa mountain.

Quy Hoa Central Leprosy and Dermatology Hospital functions as a regional coordination and training center.

Accordingly, the project covers the Quy Hoa valley, including the Quy Hoa Central Leprosy and Dermatology Hospital and the leprosy patient housing area in Quy Nhon Nam ward.

The above plan has been approved by the Ministry of Health. The new hospital site is planned to be in Loc Ha village, Tuy Phuoc commune, Gia Lai province.

Gia Lai plans a large-scale tourism and beach resort project in Xuan Van mountain and Quy Hoa valley.

According to the leaders of the Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee, this is a key project with strategic significance in the orientation of urban development, high-quality tourism and services, and creating momentum for the socio-economic development of the province.

The Quy Hoa Central Leprosy and Dermatology Hospital and the Quy Hoa leprosy village will be relocated after 97 years of establishment.

Currently, Quy Hoa leprosy village has 250 households, with approximately 300 leprosy patients living there.

After their condition stabilized, many patients received support from the hospital and the Franciscan nuns to build houses, facilitating their integration and the creation of new lives right in the leprosy village.

These houses were built by monks to help leprosy patients build new lives.

Upon hearing the news of the upcoming relocation, many families of leprosy patients in Quy Hoa were more or less worried.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Chi (from Bac Ninh province) shared: “Although we are not wealthy here, leprosy patients feel secure because there are many sources of livelihood and support from outside. If we have to move, we hope the government will pay attention and create the best conditions for us to stabilize our lives and focus on treatment.”

Ms. Nguyen Thi Chi has been receiving treatment and living in Quy Hoa leprosy village for 39 years.

Mr. Le Van Phong (born in 1949), a "resident" of the village, expressed his concerns: "Moving to a new place, we not only worry about our livelihood and income, but also about integrating with the outside world."

For a long time, Quy Hoa Leprosy Village has been a haven of healing and revival for thousands of unfortunate lives afflicted by leprosy.

According to Mr. Nguyen Tu Cong Hoang, Vice Chairman of the Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee, the relocation of the Quy Hoa Central Leprosy and Dermatology Hospital and its patient housing area will be carefully studied to ensure the best possible conditions for medical examination, treatment, and healthcare for patients, their relatives, and the hospital's medical staff.

The relocation will only be carried out when all conditions at the new location are fully met as directed by the Ministry of Health and in accordance with legal regulations.

A green space, showcasing and paying tribute to famous national and international physicians at Quy Hoa Central Leprosy and Dermatology Hospital.

A space dedicated to honoring those who have contributed to medicine, located near the Quy Hoa leprosy village on the coast.

Many unique architectural and artistic works paying tribute to medicine and science can be found within the grounds of Quy Hoa Central Leprosy and Dermatology Hospital.

Quy Hoa Leprosy Village is also a popular destination attracting many tourists and young people for check-ins.

The sign directs to the first burial site of the author of the poem "This is Vi Da Village".

The tomb of poet Han Mac Tu lies at the foot of Xuan Van mountain.

The space of poet Han Mac Tu's room

This uniquely designed building serves as a gathering place for the senior citizens' club in Quy Hoa leprosy village.

The scenery in Quy Hoa leprosy village has great potential for eco-tourism.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/sap-doi-lang-phong-quy-hoa-nhuong-dat-cho-sieu-du-an-post853603.html