Catalan Health Service acquires two key Barcelona healthcare facilities in a landmark €36 million deal that secures public ownership of vital medical infrastructure.
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The agreement transfers Hospital Dos de Maig and the Sagrada Família Primary Care Centre from the Red Cross to public control.
This strategic purchase includes the complete healthcare complex comprising the hospital, primary care centre, adult mental health services, paediatric care facilities and underground parking. Furthermore, the transaction represents a significant step in preserving essential public healthcare assets for Barcelona residents.
Catalan Health Service acquisition ensures long-term healthcare stability
The formal signing ceremony took place on Tuesday with key representatives from both organisations. Catalan Health Service director Alfredo Garcia and Red Cross Catalan Committee president Josep Quitet oversaw the completion of this important healthcare transfer.
Health authorities emphasise that this move aligns with their commitment to maintaining public ownership of crucial healthcare facilities. Consequently, patients in the Barcelona Dreta Integrated Health Area will benefit from continued and improved medical services.
The acquisition follows similar public healthcare consolidation efforts across the city. Meanwhile, Barcelona continues to address broader urban infrastructure challenges through various public initiatives.
This transaction enables future investment in facility upgrades and modernisation under public management. The Catalan Health Service now holds responsibility for maintaining and enhancing these historically significant healthcare locations.
Healthcare professionals have welcomed the stability this purchase brings to medical services in central Barcelona. Additionally, the move ensures that historic Red Cross healthcare provision continues under public stewardship.
The Catalan Health Service acquisition represents a major investment in Barcelona’s public health infrastructure. Therefore, residents can expect continued access to comprehensive medical care at these established facilities.
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