The Minister of Health of the Slovak Republic Kamil Šaško, together with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic for the Recovery Plan and the Knowledge Economy Peter Kmec, passed a control day at the construction of the University Hospital of St. Martin, which is one of the key projects of the Recovery and Resilience Plan in the field of health. On the spot, the minister became aware of the current state of construction of the hospital and appreciated the pace and quality of ongoing works.The construction of the hospital continues in accordance with the schedule. –Hospitals are finally being built in Slovakia. What has been said for decades is literally growing before our eyes today. The new University Hospital in Martin is a clear example of this. It is one of the biggest investments in public health and I, not only as a minister, but also as a person, extremely pleased that we are progressing according to the timetable and that the Slovak patient will have better healthcare in all regions of Slovakia. And what's no less important is that we're building a place for future doctors to work, The health minister Kamil Šaško said. He also stressed that all excavation and piling works are completed, the base plate is currently being finalised and the construction of walls and columns of second and third underground floors continues. At the same time, the construction of the parking house is progressing. In the coming days will also begin concrete formwork and ceiling reinforcements.
The University Hospital of St. Martin will be one of the most modern medical facilities in Slovakia with 660 beds. The University Hospital in Martin is one of the most important projects of the Recovery Plan and a crucial milestone for the future of Slovak health. The government approved a co-financing model that will ensure not only the completion of the construction but also the full equipment of the hospital with the latest technology. I believe that this will create a modern and accessible health complex that will significantly improve the quality of care for the whole region, Peter Kmec, Deputy Prime Minister for the Recovery Plan and the Knowledge Economy.

The project takes place in two stages: by the end of June 2026 a gross construction (the so-called Shell & Core) is to be completed, and by the end of 2028 the hospital is to be fully equipped and fully functional (Full Fit-Out). Of the resources of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, €256 million is earmarked for the project. All 16 building permits for buildings outside the main building are valid. The permissions for the underground part of the hospital and the parking house are also valid. The authorisation process for the above ground part of the main building should be completed by the end of June this year.