FWG Büdingen criticizes closure plans of the Mathilden Hospital sharply

FWG Büdingen criticizes closure plans of the Mathilden Hospital sharply

The closure plans for the Mathilden Hospital in Büdingen encounter considerable resistance from the Free Voter Community (FWG). These express themselves upset about the lack of commitment of the responsible political parties and emphasize the need for functioning health care in the region.

resistance to clinic closure

The FWG Büdingen have positioned themselves clearly against the upcoming closure of the Mathilden Hospital and criticized that the decision had been known since December 12, 2023 without the state government being taken to counteract this. "The state government, especially the CDU/SPD, apparently did not bother to hear the concerns of the citizens," said Ulrich Majunke and Thomas Appel from the FWG.

Missing cooperation between those responsible

A central accusation of the FWG is that there was no effort to cooperate with the city of Büdingen or the Wetteraukreis to receive the clinic. The FWG is convinced that possible compromises and solutions have existed to save the Mathilden Hospital. "The closure was prepared in a targeted manner without the willingness to cooperate," criticize the FWG representatives. This would not only be a disregard for responsibility, but also a break of the electoral promise of political actors.

meaning for local health care

The closure of the hospital has far-reaching consequences for the emergency and health care of the citizens in the region. A good accessibility of medical facilities, even outside of regular opening times, is essential for the population. An increase in long ambulances and overcrowded emergency rooms in surrounding clinics is already being observed, which also underlines the need for a functioning health system.

future steps and initiatives

In order to react to the critical situation, the FWG plan to make applications on the one hand to promote the health concerns of the region. In addition, the aim is to talk to the Mathilden Hospital as a location for an integrated emergency center in order to maintain basic care. "We are calling for an early application in Büdingen as a pilot project for the necessary reforms," ​​explain Majunke and Appel.

The role of the emergency services

Another important aspect of the discussion is the role of the emergency services. Both the DRK Büdingen and the Maltese work efficiently and are considered an indispensable part of emergency care. However, your work is only part of the entire system that is necessary to secure health care in the region.

- Nag