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The European Investment Bank (EIB) commits \u20ac100 million for the construction of state-of-the-art Laakso Joint Hospital in Helsinki. The services will include psychiatric and neurological treatment, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care. The loan builds on EIB\u2019s track record of supporting Finnish hospitals.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TO BE EDITED – TEXT OF THE NEWS – BLOCK 1 – Click on the WHEEL icon to open the textarea where you can paste or type your news. PLEASE USE ONLY THE FEATURED IMAGE FUNCTION on your right column to add the image.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As reported by the European Investment Bank (EIB)<\/strong>, the EIB\u00a0is providing \u20ac100 million in financing for the development of the Laakso Joint Hospital complex<\/strong> in Helsinki, marking the first installment of a total of \u20ac480 million approved for the project. This state-of-the-art hospital will integrate psychiatric, neurological, geriatric, palliative care, and rehabilitation services, improving medical accessibility for over 1.7 million residents in the Uusimaa region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The project includes constructing new hospital buildings and renovating two existing ones, with completion expected by 2030<\/strong>. The facility will feature specialized units such as mental health and neurology wards, outpatient centers, a drug addiction center, an eating disorders department, and dedicated services for adolescent and children’s mental health. The hospital will also provide palliative care<\/strong> and house advanced rehabilitation facilities. Strategically located, it will connect to the Helsinki University Hospital<\/strong> via an 800-meter tunnel<\/strong>, ensuring seamless access to specialized care.<\/p>\n The project is a collaboration between the City of Helsinki<\/strong> and HUS Group<\/strong>, representing one of the largest hospital undertakings in Finland, with an estimated cost of \u20ac1 billion<\/strong>. Marko Virtanen, CEO of the real estate company managing the project, emphasized the importance of securing financing for its smooth progression.<\/p>\n The EIB, which has provided over \u20ac2.5 billion<\/strong> in funding to Finland\u2019s health care sector in the past 20 years, sees the project as part of its mission to improve lives through long-term, favorable financing. The investment aligns with the EIB\u2019s broader objectives of fostering innovation, enhancing healthcare infrastructure, and promoting social resilience in Europe.<\/p>\n The EIB also has a strong commitment to climate sustainability, aligning all its projects with the Paris Climate Accord<\/strong>. Over half of its annual financing supports climate change mitigation and environmental health projects. In 2023, the EIB pledged nearly \u20ac1 billion in financing for projects in Finland, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and innovation in the region.<\/p>\n The Laakso Joint Hospital project<\/strong> represents a significant step in improving health care delivery in Finland, centralizing services in a modern facility designed to support collaboration among healthcare professionals and provide accessible, high-quality care for its population.<\/p>\n