The background
The Fundeni Clinical Institute, founded in 1959 in Bucharest, is one of Romania’s leading medical institutions. Known for its expertise in complex diseases and organ transplantation, the institute hosts three major transplant units - for liver, kidney and bone marrow – that helped advance transplant medicine in Romania.
Part of a larger medical complex that includes institutes for cardiovascular diseases and oncology, Fundeni carries out more than 3 million laboratory tests and admits over 50 000 patients each year, reflecting its scale and its central role in the Romanian healthcare system.
The challenge
Outdated infrastructure
Despite its strong reputation, Fundeni Clinical Institute has not been renovated for decades and this has started to affect the quality of medical services.
Most medical work takes place in two main buildings, which are outdated and fail to meet modern standards. Building A is too small and lacks safety features while Building B is at risk in the event of an earthquake.
The action
Building a new facility
Fundeni is building a new hospital on the northeast side of Bucharest, near Fundeni Lake. The hospital will add 1 158 beds and expand medical services for patients in Romania.
EIB experts advised on how the project could best fit with the wider medical complex. They reviewed feasibility studies, analysed costs and benefits and looked at the project’s environmental impact.
They also helped design a master plan for the entire Fundeni medical complex, with detailed recommendations on how to make it modern and sustainable.
The results
Improved healthcare
Better healthcare
Thanks to this project, Fundeni Clinical Institute will be able to care for more patients and offer better and faster treatment, including for cancer screening, stem cell banking and transplant care.
The building will produce almost no emissions thanks to solar panels, heat pumps and good insulation.
The project draws on a mix of funding: about half from European Union grants and the rest from national funding and the institute's own resources.