Seven public hospitals set for modernisation in Kosovo
Kosovo* will modernise seven public hospitals through a €41 million loan jointly provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), with each institution contributing €20.5 million. The funds will be used to purchase new medical equipment for the University Clinical Centre of Kosovo in Pristina and for the regional hospitals in Kosovo.
The project has also received a €1 million European Union (EU) grant through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) to support the feasibility study and project preparation. Further CEB grant financing of up to €750 000 has been approved to provide expert support during project implementation.
The financing will provide hospitals with diagnostic, therapeutic and life-support equipment, including CT scanners, ultrasound systems and operating-room equipment, and support upgrades of critical-care units.
The project will improve the quality, accessibility and capacity of public healthcare services for around 1.6 million people, including vulnerable low-income households, strengthening patient care, prevention, diagnostics and treatment as well as preparedness for health emergencies.
The loan agreements were signed on 13 October 2026 in Pristina by representatives of the Ministry of Finance, EIB the CEB, in the presence of representative from the EU in Kosovo and Kosovo Minister of Health.
“Today’s signing is an investment in the health of our citizens and a further sign of the trust between Kosovo and its European partners. The investment will provide modern medical equipment and upgrade the related infrastructure at the University Clinical Centre of Kosovo in Prishtina and at regional hospitals,” said Kosovo Minister of Finance Hekuran Murati.
Kosovo Minister of Health Arben Vitia underlined that this investment translates the priorities of the Health Sector Strategy 2025-2030 into concrete results.
“Modern equipment and upgraded facilities will allow our doctors and nurses to diagnose earlier, treat better, and offer patients across Kosovo the standard of care they deserve,” he stated.
“The EIB is a long-term partner of Kosovo, supporting its efforts to accelerate growth and green transition, improve public services and connectivity,” said EIB Vice-President Robert de Groot. “The project signed today will help healthcare professionals and patients benefit from upgraded hospital infrastructure, diagnostic capacity and medical care services, delivering tangible benefits to the people of Kosovo.”
“We are committed to continuing to deepen our partnership with Kosovo through impactful investments that respond to people’s most pressing social needs,” said CEB Vice-Governor for Social Development Strategy Johannes Böhmer. “By helping equip hospitals across the country, this project will improve the quality and resilience of public healthcare and deliver better care for patients.”
The healthcare project is another example of European institutions joining forces to support Kosovo's development and EU integration through grants, technical assistance and investment.
“Ever since 1999, the EU is Kosovo’s strongest and most reliable partner and the largest provider of financial assistance with more than 3.7 billion Euros provide to Kosovo in grants for investments across sectors,” said EU Ambassador in Kosovo Dirk Schuebel. “Healthcare is essential for any society, and we are proud of our contribution to upgrading the quality of healthcare services for Kosovo citizens.”
* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
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The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) contributes directly to Global Gateway, the EU's strategy to boost smart, clean and secure connections in digital, energy and transport, while strengthening health, education and research systems worldwide. Global Gateway aims to mobilise up to €300 billion worldwide in investments through a Team Europe approach, bringing together the EU, its Member States and financial institutions to leverage investments for a transformational impact.