According to Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili, the decision follows studies of financial and infrastructural conditions of the current venue with the involvement of Georgian and international experts.

,,Based on the specialists' conclusion, in order for the clinic to meet international standards, the reconstruction of the building is in most cases impossible and unprofitable. Accordingly, it is planned to dismantle the old building and build a multidisciplinary, high-tech medical institution on its base”, the PM said.

Gharibashvili added some of the employees of the Hospital had already been moved to various state clinics, with others set to be offered work at alternate facilities.

The Administration said the Hospital would also maintain the status of a university clinic, which meant full integration of future doctors in clinical activities and provision of appropriate infrastructure.

The new Clinic will have a capacity of over 500 patient beds, an outpatient facility and a day hospital with more than 100 beds, as well as children's oncology and haematology departments, a central blood bank, a Good Distribution Practice-standard pharmacy, training spaces and a medical library.

The Ministry is starting procurement procedures for dismantling of the existing venue and design works for the new Clinic. The Administration said procurement of design works would be carried out in full compliance with procedures of the World Bank, enabling international companies to participate.