In order to promote the availability and quality of health services for patients, an infrastructure project has been implemented at Liepaja regional hospital and a modern linear accelerator for radiotherapy patients has been purchased. It is the first project that has been completed and implemented by the Ministry of Health on the financing of the EU Recovery Fund.
The aim of the project is to strengthen the infrastructure for the provision of health services for Liepāja regional hospital by purchasing a modern linear accelerator equipment for radiotherapy patients, thereby ensuring a comprehensive, sustainable and integrated provision of health services for oncology patients.
The purchase of a new linear accelerator contributes to the availability and quality of services for Kurzeme population, as it allows for the extension and development of the range of radiotherapy services provided - for the radiations of urology, head, prostate, liver, lungs, spine and spinal canals and organs of HLORO. The most significant benefits of the new equipment are more convenient use, accuracy and speed. The system speed gives patients a shorter procedural time. This means that procedures that once lasted 10 to 30 minutes can now be completed in less than two minutes. A lower procedural time also reduces the likelihood of tumour motion during treatment and helps to protect nearby healthy tissues and critical organs.
The project is funded at EUR 3.6 million, with EUR 2.96 million from the Recovery Fund and EUR 623 000 in public budget co-financing.
The Recovery Fund is a new budget programme established as a coordinated EU response to the Covid-19 crisis. The Recovery Fund aims to reduce the long-term social and economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis and to support reforms and investments related to the transition of EU Member States to the green and digital economy.
The Ministry of Health as a sectoral ministry has approved projects for 10 universities and regional hospitals. Overall, the deadline for project implementation is August 2026.
