The 300-bed facility will offer free treatment to eligible patients under the provincial health card.
Officials familiar with the matter said the development had been under discussion for several months, with technical committees reviewing detailed proposals before the final announcement was made public this week.
Independent observers cautioned that execution remains the real test, pointing to earlier programs that launched with strong momentum but slowed once initial attention faded.
The announcement drew swift reactions across the political and business spectrum, with supporters calling it overdue and critics questioning the timeline and allocation of resources.
Experts believe the coming quarter will be decisive, as budgetary approvals and staffing decisions determine whether the plan moves from paper to practice on schedule.
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