Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – UZ Leuven’s Gasthuisberg campus is upgrading its hospital with €230M funding until 2031. Updates include modern ICUs, operating rooms, cancer care, and research facilities. CEO Paul Herijgers says this will improve patient care and innovation.
The Gasthuisberg campus is planning renovations by investing €230M, which will be funded until 2031. The focus is on updating the hospital’s intensive care units and operating rooms. Authorities mentioned that these areas are currently old and do not meet modern standards. The renovations will bring in new technology and better systems for monitoring patients.
They mentioned that the new design will make it easier for patients and staff to move around. This will improve care quality and help with emergency and surgery coordination. The hospital aims to enhance the experience for patients and make working conditions better for healthcare workers.
What are UZ Leuven’s €230M plans for Gasthuisberg by 2031?
The Gasthuisberg campus is working on a project to improve how medical departments connect. According to Gasthuisberg campus officials, the new critical care areas will fit better with other hospital parts. This will help move patients more easily between different services.
The project also includes building a new bed house and expanding cancer care. They mentioned that the cancer care expansion will offer better treatment and support research. By 2031, these updates will make the Gasthuisberg campus a better place for healthcare.
According to officials, the loan for the Gasthuisberg campus will support new research and medicine production facilities. They mentioned that a large part of the funding will go to expanding nuclear medicine research. This research is important for imaging tests and targeted treatments, especially for cancer and other complex diseases. Officials believe that the tissue and biobank would be improved to collect, store, and study biological samples better. This will help with research in personalised medicine.
According to hospital management, a new pharmacy production site will also be built. This will make it easier to produce and distribute special medications, including personalised treatments. They mentioned that they will ensure that patients benefit from the latest advancements in healthcare.
According to Paul Herijgers, the CEO of UZ Leuven some of the borrowed money will go to fixing the Pellenberg campus. This includes the hospitalisation department and day hospital care. He mentioned that the plan is to improve patient rooms and update medical equipment. They will also make treatment spaces better for all types of care. He said that these changes will help Pellenberg stay an important part of UZ Leuven’s healthcare system, especially for rehabilitation and special treatments.
Paul Herijgers mentioned that the funding, along with help from the Flemish Infrastructure Fund for Personal Affairs (VIA) and the hospital’s funds, will create modern facilities for patient care and medical research. He said that by investing in these areas, UZ Leuven hopes to lead in medical innovation and provide the best care for patients.
The funding enables us, together with resources from the Flemish Infrastructure Fund for Personal Affairs (VIA) and internal funding, to set up the most modern possible facilities for both our top patient care programs and our research and innovation infrastructure,
says Paul Herijgers.
