Note: the texts under all the headings, with the exception of 'Results achieved', describe the situation before the start of the project.
Acquisition of equipment for radio-therapy within the University Clinical Centre Maribor
Project completed
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the University Medical Centre Maribor Radiology Department in Slovenia. © UKC Maribor
UKC Maribor
The project aims at increasing the capacity and enhancing the access to oncological therapy through the realisation of a Department of Radiotherapy at University Medical Centre Maribor. The project will increase the share of radiotherapy treatment of cancer, reduce waiting periods for radiotherapy and improve the treatment comfort of patients from the north-eastern part of Slovenia with shorter transport and near to home care. Switzerland will contribute to the financing of the two linear accelerators.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Slovenia |
Improving social security
Hospital modernisation
|
01.01.2010
- 31.12.2015 |
CHF 5’526’200
|
- Two linear accelerators for treatment of cancer installed in the new premises of the regional University Medical Centre Maribor
- Capacity of treatment of 1’500-1’900 patients per year
- Treatment was before only available in the capital Ljubljana
- Experience exchange with the Oncology Department of the Cantonal Hospital of Bellinzona
- Staff training on the use of the linear accelerators
- National State Institute North
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Unallocated / Unspecified
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Sectors not specified
Aid Type Enlargement contribution
Project number 7F06648
| Background |
In 2007, 280.3 persons per 100’000 inhabitants died in Slovenia due to neoplasm. Only 38% of patients suffering from cancer are treated with radiotherapy, i.e., 12% less than international recommendations (min 50%). In 2007, the waiting period for radiotherapy was from 5 to 6 weeks, much longer than the 14 days recommended. Oncology Institute (OI) in Ljubljana is currently the only medical institution in Slovenia that includes a Department of Radiotherapy with linear accelerators (7). International organisations recommend 6-7 linear accelerators per million inhabitants and decentralised centres to guarantee smooth functioning in case of failure and during maintenance. |
| Objectives |
The project aims at increasing the capacity and enhancing the access to oncological therapy through the creation of a Department of Radiotherapy at University Medical Centre Maribor. The project shall increase the share of radiotherapy treatment of cancer, reduce waiting periods for radiotherapy, relieve the Oncology Institute (OI) in Ljubljana, improve the treatment comfort of patients from the north-eastern part of Slovenia with shorter transport and near-home care; create a higher education programme of medicine within the UMC Maribor. |
| Target groups |
Patients affected by oncological diseases of North Eastern Slovenia (800’000 inhabitants) |
| Activities |
The overall investment project for the realisation of a Department of Radiotherapy at University Medical Centre Maribor encompasses (i): preparatory work (2009/EUR 1.5 million); (ii): construction of a new building (2010/EUR 10.8 million); (iii): procurement of equipment (2011/EUR 15.75 million). Switzerland will contribute to financing of two linear accelerators amounting to EUR 6.155 million. |
| Results |
Achieved results: |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Swiss Contribution to the enlarged EU |
| Project partners |
Contract partner Foreign state institution |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 5’526’200 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 5’492’440 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF 42’562’000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.01.2010 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) |
