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Hôtel-Dieu de France (HDF), Lebanon’s premier university hospital, is expanding to Limassol, Cyprus, with an ambitious project that will feature a state-of-the-art medical center and a faculty of medicine affiliated with Saint Joseph University (USJ). This strategic initiative is designed to meet the growing demand for specialized healthcare services in Cyprus, where such offerings remain limited.
Cyprus’s Healthcare Sector at a Turning Point
Cyprus is undergoing a major transformation in its healthcare landscape. In 2023, the Ministry of Health allocated over €25 million to treat patients abroad, underscoring the country’s critical shortfalls in specialized care, medical accreditation and quality standards. Against this backdrop, the Lebanese initiative offers a tangible and high-impact solution, bringing advanced medical expertise and a sustainable care model inspired by the proven success of Beirut’s HDF.
A Strategic, High-Impact Investment
According to Nassib Nasr, CEO of HDF, the project is being developed in collaboration with a group of private investors and is supported by a comprehensive feasibility study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultancy (PwC). A local developer will handle construction, while HDF will oversee medical and technical operations. The architectural design is currently in progress, with permits expected within the next year. The facility is scheduled to open its doors in early 2029.
A Next-Generation Hospital in Limassol
The new hospital, built to strict ecological standards, will offer cutting-edge surgical facilities, artificial intelligence-driven medical technologies and specialized units in mental health, cardiology, orthopedics and general medicine. Additionally, a medical school will be established to address the critical shortage of qualified healthcare professionals in Cyprus, which has been exacerbated by the region’s lack of skilled medical and paramedical staff.
Cyprus: A New Hub for Healthcare Investments
This project is part of a broader trend of foreign investments flooding into Cyprus’ healthcare sector. Prominent investment groups such as CVC Capital and ECM Partners have already acquired several hospitals in Nicosia, including Apollonios, Aretaios and the American Medical Center, between 2021 and 2024. Cyprus’ appeal as an investment destination continues to rise, supported by its strengthened financial framework. In November 2024, Moody’s upgraded Cyprus’ credit rating from Baa2 to A3, commending the country’s economic reforms and disciplined fiscal management.
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