Hospital Pro-Medica in Ełk Sp. z o.o. has been covered by an Interreg project DAPHNE, which aims to decarbonise the healthcare sector in the context of the regions of the European Union. This is a great distinction for the facility, which has thus become part of the European process of the transformation of the health sector towards a greener and sustainable development.

The DAPHNE project focuses on the identification and implementation of sustainable solutions in health systems, including:

• improving the energy efficiency of hospital buildings,

• introduction of renewable energy sources,

• optimization of medical transport systems,

• reducing medical waste.

The key objective of the project is to support health facilities in reducing the their carbon footprint, as well as the promotion of environmental awareness and among health professionals.

The project involves 10 organisations from 7 EU countries (Italy, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Poland and Sweden) and the institutions public services from the 2 EU candidate countries – Serbia and Ukraine. International cooperation allows you to share the best of practices and to develop common solutions leading to the development of carbon neutrality in the health sector.

The City of Ełk, as an active participant in the project, in September 2024 established a Local Expert Group. This group consists of representatives of different local actors and aims to jointly learning, implementing and monitoring decarbonisation policies. The group's activities are aimed at implementing ecological practices not only in local government structures, but also in the local government healthcare sector.

The project, coordinated by the Tuscany Energy Consortium (CET) from Italy, It will last four years – from 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2028. Its implementation is an important step towards building a more sustainable future for the whole of Europe.

Project Interreg DAPHNE gives Pro-Medica the opportunity to implement modern, low-carbon technologies and innovative energy efficiency solutions. Thanks facility, will not only contribute to the protection of the environment, but also will also improve the quality of medical services provided, reducing the at the same time, the operating costs of energy consumption and the Resources.

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