New cardiovascular surgery hospital to be added to Albania’s largest medical center
The Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT), Albania’s largest medical facility, will soon have a new Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery Hospital. Construction of the four-story building, covering 4,000 square meters, has already begun and is expected to be completed by June. The new hospital will have a capacity of 80 beds.
Why is this important: QSUT handles the majority of surgical interventions in the country, particularly heart surgeries, which have significantly increased in recent years. However, due to outdated facilities and equipment, the cardiology service has been unable to perform all necessary procedures. The head of cardiology confirmed that the new hospital will enable complex surgeries that are currently only available in private hospitals, significantly improving access to advanced care for the public.
Context: Prime Minister Edi Rama and Minister of Health Albana Koçiu inspected the construction site. The Minister highlighted that several other projects are currently underway to upgrade QSUT’s infrastructure:
- Psychiatric Hospital: The old, dilapidated building is being rebuilt funded by the 2025 budget and is expected to be completed this year.
- Burn and Plastic Surgery Hospital: A new project will soon begin for this facility.
- Pediatric Hospital: Renovations were completed last year, marking a significant improvement in child healthcare services.
These investments aim to complete the comprehensive modernization of QSUT, ensuring that the hospital can meet Albania’s growing healthcare demands.
Additional developments: Efforts are also underway to address QSUT’s severe parking congestion. With over 120,000 vehicles entering the hospital grounds monthly, work has begun on a new multi-level parking structure with 1,400 spaces. This facility will significantly ease the flow of traffic and improve access for patients and visitors.
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