Local council approves transfer from the Ministry of Transport
The city of Sibiu now officially has its first municipal hospital, after the Local Council approved the transfer of the Spitalul General Căi Ferate Sibiu from state ownership and the authority of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure to the municipality’s administration.
The decision, initiated by Mayor Astrid Fodor, was adopted unanimously and represents a major milestone for Sibiu’s healthcare system, formally granting the city municipal hospital status.
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“The transfer of the Sibiu Railway General Hospital to the Municipality of Sibiu is a crucial step in developing the local healthcare system, with direct benefits for access to and quality of medical services for the community,” hospital manager Ștefania Șerban told Agerpres. She added that the move provides a concrete solution for establishing a municipal hospital in the city.
The next phase focuses on rehabilitation, expansion and modernization of the hospital to meet current safety and quality standards. The project has already been registered, and the contract for non-reimbursable funding is expected to be signed soon. Hospital management estimates the required investment at €45 million, a budget aimed at significantly upgrading local healthcare infrastructure.
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