Project at a Glance
📅 Implementation: Dec 2024 – Dec 2027 (36 months)
💶 Total Budget: €9.01 million | ERDF Contribution: €7.21 million
🤝 Partners: 4 institutions
🎯 Type: Strategic project | OSI
Summary
DENIM enhances healthcare accessibility and quality in the cross-border region through improved medical infrastructure, data-driven solutions, and preventive healthcare initiatives. By modernizing 2 hospitals in Hungary (refurbishment, expansion of building infrastructure and equipment purchase in Orosháza and Gyula) and endowment with high-performance medical equipment of Arad County Hospital, the project strengthens the resilience of healthcare systems. It fosters cooperation between healthcare institutions, promotes early intervention, and integrates digital tools to improve patient care. With a strong emphasis on prevention, DENIM targets both elderly populations and younger age groups, ensuring long-term health benefits and equitable access to medical services.
Project Aim
The project creates a sustainable and integrated healthcare system in the cross-border region by enhancing cooperation, modernizing infrastructure, and promoting preventive healthcare.
Objectives
✅ Improve medical infrastructure to ensure equal access to high-quality healthcare
✅ Enhance cooperation between healthcare institutions in the cross-border region
✅ Promote early intervention and prevention strategies for key target groups
✅ Develop digital health tools for better patient assessment, diagnosis, and monitoring
✅ Strengthen networking capacities and knowledge-sharing among healthcare professionals
Key Activities & Results
🔹 Modernized Healthcare Facilities – Renovation and equipping of hospitals in Orosháza and Gyula with advanced medical technology to improve patient care.
🔹 State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment – Procurement of advanced diagnostic and treatment devices for Arad County Emergency Clinical Hospital, including ultrasound and oncology treatment equipment, improving healthcare services in the region.
🔹Cross-Border Healthcare Strategy – A joint plan to streamline healthcare services, ensuring better coordination, access, and efficiency in the region.
🔹 Smarter Health Data Use – Creation of a shared data management system and a regional health dashboard for evidence-based decision-making.
🔹 Stronger Prevention & Public Awareness – Health campaigns, workshops, and digital outreach to promote early diagnosis, prevention, and healthier lifestyles, focusing on young people and the elderly.
🔹 Tailored Integrated Care – Development of patient-centered healthcare models, ensuring better access to quality care for all age groups.
🔹 Sustainable Healthcare Funding – Analysis of financing options to support long-term implementation of integrated care models.
🔹 Innovative Digital Health Solutions – Research and development of new technologies like telemedicine, with pilot testing to ensure effectiveness.
🔹 Stronger Regional Cooperation – A Memorandum of Understanding, strategic reports, and a multi-stakeholder health plan to guide long-term cooperation.
🔹 Knowledge Sharing & Best Practices – Regular forums and cross-border meetings to connect healthcare professionals, policymakers, and experts, driving innovation and regional improvements.
By integrating infrastructure improvements with digital health solutions and preventive care, DENIM strengthens the regional healthcare system. The project ensures that by 2027, healthcare in the cross-border region will be more accessible, resilient, and patient-centered.
For more details, consult the project fact sheet: EN / RO
Partnership
Lead Partner: Békés County Council (HU)
Project Partners: Dr. László Elek Hospital and Medical Center Orosháza (HU), Békés County Central Hospital (HU), Arad County Council (RO)
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