The state allocates initial BGN 100 million for the National Children's Hospital

The Bulgarian state has allocated an initial BGN 100 million for the national children's hospital, caretaker Minister of Finance Lyudmila Petkova told a briefing at the Council of Ministers on June 5.

"The Council of Ministers approved the schedule for the implementation of the construction activities of the National General Hospital for Active Treatment of Children in Sofia. The schedule includes the necessary activities and deadlines for implementation. BGN 100 million have been provided from the state budget as the first funding for site clearing, design and other activities. A grant agreement has been signed with the European Investment Bank for consultancy services. The services will be provided by a Belgian consortium selected by the European Investment Bank to prepare three strategic documents. The design process for the hospital will start in early September and construction is due to start in 2025. The necessary funds for the construction of the hospital will be planned in next year's budget as well as in the medium-term budget forecast," Petkova said.

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