Romanian private healthcare network Regina Maria secures EUR 15 mln loan from EIB

Georgeta Gheorghe 28/06/2017 | 12:07

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 15 million to support the expansion of Romanian Regina Maria private healthcare network, one of the country’s largest. This agreement is backed by the guarantee of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI).

Andrew McDowell, vice president of the European Investment Bank, commented: “I appreciate very much that the EIB is supporting the development of medical infrastructure in Romania. With the renovation of two hospitals, as well as improved access to high quality healthcare services, this project will create around 2,000 jobs, providing a real improvement to the quality of life of Romanian citizens. This agreement was made possible by the support of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the central pillar of the European Commission’s Investment Plan for Europe, the so-called Juncker Plan”.

European Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Cretu said: “The European Investment Bank is playing an important role in supporting economic growth in Romania. With the backing of the European Commission’s Juncker Plan it can do even more. This agreement demonstrates the EU’s strong commitment to supporting crucial social infrastructure upgrades.”

Under the Private Medical Network Expansion in Romania project, the EU bank is helping one of the leading providers in Romania, Regina Maria, to upgrade and expand its network of outpatient and inpatient facilities mainly outside the capital city. The project involves the extension and modernization of the network through the construction and renovation of two hospitals and 15 outpatient centers, including polyclinics, laboratories and imaging centers. In addition to increasing healthcare capacity and improving the quality of medical services this project will lead to the creation of about 2,000 jobs during its operation.

“Through this partnership, our mid to long-term investment strategy will receive a boost and, moreover, signal the increased confidence placed in the Regina Maria brand,”Fady Chreih, the CEO of Regina Maria said. In the past seven years, Regina Maria has made CAPEX investments of over EUR 70 million in expansion, modernisation and new technology acquisition. Our overarching goal is for Romanian patients to benefit from the best quality of healthcare services in the major cities of Romania. Through our facilities and strong reputation for healthcare quality at European standards, we are playing an increasingly important role in the development of the medical services sector.”

BR Magazine | Latest Issue

Download PDF: Business Review Magazine March (II) 2024 Issue

The March (II) 2024 issue of Business Review Magazine is now available in digital format, featuring the main cover story titled “BAT DBS Romania Hub: A Vibrant New Office For An Employee-Centric
Georgeta Gheorghe | 27/03/2024 | 17:32
Advertisement Advertisement
Close ×

We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure, personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used.

Accept & continue