Thu Duc General Hospital in the northeastern part of Ho Chi Minh City is about to start using a surgical robot. The move is part of a VND1.4 trillion ($55 million) equipment upgrade that aims to modernise care for local residents.

The robot is scheduled to arrive next week, joining other newly funded devices that director Cao Tan Phuoc says have mostly already been delivered. These machines will enable the hospital to start robotic surgery.

In the first nine months of 2026 the hospital treated more than 29,000 emergency cases and recorded 624,999 outpatient visits, showing a strong need for advanced medical services in the area. The high volume highlights why new technology is important for patients.

Hospital officials plan to become a fully developed Grade I general hospital by 2030, expanding specialised services such as trauma care. They expect the new robot and other upgrades to ease pressure on central hospitals and shorten the critical window for emergency trauma treatment in eastern Ho Chi Minh City.

Director Cao Tan Phuoc said the hospital is seeking support from medical experts and higher‑level hospitals to use the robot effectively. If the collaboration succeeds, residents can expect faster, safer emergency and surgical care close to home.