The Poprad hospital undergoes extensive reconstructions from the resources of the Recovery and Resilience Plan

Almost €50 million from the Recovery and Resilience Plan is heading for the modernisation of the Poprad Hospital, which simultaneously implements two major construction projects. The Minister of Health Kamil Šaško and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic for the Recovery Plan and the Knowledge Economy Peter Kmec have personally seen how the reconstruction work continues. This investment will not only contribute significantly to improving the quality of healthcare provided to patients, but will also make the working environment more attractive for all hospital staff.
Minister of Health Kamil Šaško highlighted the importance of the hospital in the region, not only for local residents but also for visitors of the High Tatras and the whole region. –An investment exceeding EUR 42 million will contribute significantly to modernising the hospital and creating more comfortable conditions for patients and staff. In addition to the renovation and extension of the number of beds, the energy intensity of buildings will be reduced and this will contribute to saving funding in the future, said Minister of Health Kamil Šaško.
Two projects financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan:1.Comprehensive reconstruction and reconstruction of Hospital PopradThis project, supported by funds in the amount of 42 262 620,22 €, VAT excluded, includes:oRenovation of 10 bed floors and 7 complements, with all rooms up to double with private bathroom. oLogic arrangements for individual departments, allowing more effective clinical and operational processes, reducing time for individual operations and improving patient logistics. the introduction of modern solutions to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections. About reducing the energy intensity of buildings by at least 30% thanks to modernization of air and other technologies. The schedule of works provides for the completion of the conversion into summer 2026.
2.Reconstruction of geriatric objectThis project, with an eligible amount of €4 800 000 excl. VAT, includes: oCreating modern premises for geriatric care, if necessary for other clinical disciplines (internal, neurological or other disciplines) in terms of medical treatment. new weathered facade, new roof, replaced old elevator for new evacuation, complete reconstruction of electrical installations, heating, health and medical gases.

Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kmec appreciated the commitment of all participants and stressed the importance of the following investments: I am very proud that Slovakia, with 54% of the resources paid out from the Recovery and Resilience Plan, has been ranked fifth in the EU and the first in the V4. The funds that Slovakia receives from the European Union make a significant contribution to the transformation of the health system, which we also see in the Poprad hospital. The aim of allocated investment in health care of more than one billion euros is to ensure affordable, effective and quality health care for all Slovak citizens, which I believe to be successful on an ongoing basis.
The work is continued as scheduled, with hospital management and staff making every effort to minimise harm to the comfort of both patients and medical staff. The hospital thus aims to create a modern environment for patients and staff who will meet the highest standards of the 21st century.