Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis conducted an inspection of the construction site of the new hospital complex to monitor the progress of work on the General Hospital of Sparta SNF. The Prime Minister was briefed on the progress of the construction work, which is proceeding according to schedule and is expected to be completed in 2027. The new hospital will substantially upgrade healthcare provision in Laconia and the broader southeastern Peloponnese region, replacing the existing General Hospital, which has been operating since 1953, while its construction work dates back to 1939.
“I want to thank once again the Stavros Niarchos Foundation with my presence here, for their exceptionally generous initiative to support the National Health System and Greek public health,” the Prime Minister noted at the end of his visit. “As you can see, this hospital is truly an architectural gem, a state-of-the-art hospital, which I believe will become a reference point not only for Sparta and Laconia, but for the entire Peloponnese,” continued Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
“At the same time, obviously, along with the actions developed by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, very important investments are being completed, which are funded by the Recovery Fund. More than 90 new emergency departments in the country’s hospitals, more than 150 health centers, will have been delivered by August, when the Recovery Fund formally closes,” added Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The General Hospital of Sparta SNF will cover 22,000 square meters, on a plot of significantly larger area, while special care has been taken for the landscaping of the surrounding area, as the new complex will be surrounded by approximately 600 trees.
The hospital will have more than 140 beds, including eight in the Intensive Care Unit, and patient rooms will be either single or double occupancy. The new facility will offer a complete range of medical and surgical specialties. In this context, it will have an independent adult mental health unit, gynecological and pediatric units, as well as day care and short-stay units. The new hospital, like the two being built through the International Health Initiative in Thessaloniki and Komotini, will operate in a fully digital environment, with integrated information systems in all services, and with particularly high standards in terms of energy efficiency.
Full statement by Kyriakos Mitsotakis
The Prime Minister’s full statement: “I want to thank once again the Stavros Niarchos Foundation with my presence here, for their exceptionally generous initiative to support the National Health System and Greek public health. The Sparta hospital, which is being built completely state-of-the-art, is one of three brand new NHS hospitals, which are fully funded by the Foundation, the other two being the General Hospital of Komotini and the ultra-modern Pediatric Hospital of Thessaloniki.
But, as you can see, this hospital is truly an architectural gem, a state-of-the-art hospital, which I believe will become a reference point not only for Sparta and Laconia, but for the entire Peloponnese. The project is technically challenging, because it coexists, as you can see, with the old hospital, which, once the new one is completed, will close, its services will be relocated and then it will be demolished, so that the space can be used as the surrounding area of the new hospital.
Our government supports the National Health System with projects and not with words. And I think that partnership with the private sector, whenever it is deemed necessary, gives us additional resources to be able to provide Greek citizens with the National Health System they deserve.
At the same time, obviously, along with the actions developed by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, very important investments are being completed, which are funded by the Recovery Fund. More than 90 new emergency departments in the country’s hospitals, more than 150 health centers, will have been delivered by August, when the Recovery Fund formally closes. This is yet another proof that the very important European resources, which our country managed to secure, are ultimately being utilized for the benefit of Greek citizens and supporting the National Health System”.
Theodoros Maravelias, Director of Technical Grants at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, noted: “The project has progressed quite significantly, as you can see. We are at a stage where we are now moving towards completing the building envelope and continuing work on the interior, which are the most demanding of course, for the operating rooms, as you understand from every aspect.
Next, we will complete the building, the old hospital will be relocated to the new one and then we will proceed with the demolition of the old one and the landscaping of the surrounding area, which includes among other things, in addition to parking and other facilities, the helipad that will serve the hospital. We expect the first phase, for the completion of the project, so that the relocation of staff can begin, within 2027″.
