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\n\nSerbia\u2019s largest tertiary care facility is getting a complete overhaul to meet current energy efficiency, health and safety standards. The planned renovation \u2013 supported by an EU grant and a<\/em> German Development Bank (<\/em>KfW<\/em>) <\/em>loan \u2013 will make hospital operations run more smoothly, save energy and water, and lower maintenance costs in the long run. In addition, the working environment for the medical staff will be improved, as well as the overall comfort for patients.<\/em>\n\n \n\n<\/div>\n
\n\nIn February 2021, a \u20ac50 million loan agreement was concluded between\u00a0<\/span>KfW<\/a>and the Serbian government. The EU supports this project with a \u20ac5 million technical assistance grant via the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF). Reconstruction is expected to start in 2022 and is scheduled for completion in 2025. The project is considered particularly complex as hospital operations must be maintained without interruption during the entire reconstruction phase.\n\n \n\n<\/div>\n
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Serbia\u2019s largest tertiary care facility is getting a complete overhaul to meet current energy efficiency, health and safety standards. The planned renovation \u2013 supported by an EU grant and a German Development Bank (KfW) loan \u2013 will make hospital operations run more smoothly, save energy and water, and lower maintenance costs in the long run. 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