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Background
The Fribourg Hospital (HFR) is the public hospital of the canton of Fribourg, with sites in Fribourg, Meyriez, Riaz and Tafers among others. Its 2026 budget forecast a deficit of 25.6 million francs. The institution is continuing its financial recovery efforts. At the same time, it is expanding its outpatient care.
The key points
On Friday 13 November 2026, the HFR presented a 2027 budget with a loss of 10.3 million francs, a sharp improvement on 2026. This result relies on 10 million francs of temporary, gradually decreasing support from the State of Fribourg.
Planned inpatient activity is slightly lower, but revenue rises by about one million francs thanks to higher base rates. The HFR is creating additional posts to develop outpatient care in angiology, neurology, oncology, dermatology, haematology and cardiology, in Fribourg and at its regional sites.
Key figures
- 10.3 million francs : loss forecast in the 2027 budget
- 25.6 million francs : deficit forecast in the 2026 budget
- 10 million francs : State support in 2027
- 2880,9 : full-time equivalent posts, 26.7 more than in 2026
What it means for businesses
- Healthcare staff : new medical and nursing posts and a stronger nursing pool
- HFR suppliers : procurement costs remain a budget variable, according to the hospital
Who says what
- HFR : the return to balance must not compromise public service or quality of care
- Public services union (SSP): asks the Council of State for additional resources for the hospital, according to La Liberté
What's next
- The budget depends on external variables: the Tardoc tariff structure, salary indexation and patients awaiting placement
Further reading
Sources
- RTS – Fribourg Hospital forecasts a new deficit budget of 10 million for 2027
- Swissinfo (Keystone-ATS) – HFR continues its financial recovery efforts
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