Future of the Boppard hospital: decision is imminent

Future of the Boppard hospital: decision is imminent

The future of the Boppard hospital is on the brink and ensures considerable concern in the local community. The decision on the financial support from the Rhein-Hunsrück district is expected today in the district council. This decision could have far -reaching consequences for health care in the region.

health care before a change

The Boppard hospital could soon be closed if the Rhein-Hunsrück district is not willing to take over the financial losses. In a renovation plan that was adopted in July, it is recommended to close the hospital if there is no support. This situation raises questions about health care in the region, since Boppard plays an important role as a medical contact point.

district administration in the Zwickmühle

The district administrator Volker Boch expressed concerns about the situation of the hospital and emphasized that every financial support for the future of the house needs a clear perspective. Boch demanded that it can not only be a temporary solution that ultimately leads to a closure. "We would like to make sure that there is a sustainable plan," he said.

rescue plan encounters consent

A rescue plan has already been developed, which is supported by the city of Boppard, the Rhein-Hunsrück district and the “Heilig Geist” foundation. According to this plan, the city and the district should take over 25 percent of the deficit, while the foundation bears the remaining 50 percent. A loan was originally limited until the end of the year, which means that faster decisions are required.

Financial situation remain secret

The exact financial loss of the Boppard hospital are not known publicly, but reports that the deficit amounts to around two million euros in 2023. The shareholders have committed themselves to secrecy, which makes transparency in the situation difficult. The lack of public could continue to fuel the concerns of the citizens and erod confidence in the decisions of those responsible.

The effects on the community

A possibly ending for the hospital would not only have economic consequences, but also a direct impact on the health care of the population. Many citizens use the services of the hospital, and a closure could force those affected several kilometers further to other facilities, which would bring additional loads. The local community hopes that the district council will make a decision today that makes the hospital rescue possible and ensures medical care in the region.