First children's hospice set to be established in the nation, under Schwesig's patronage - Announcing the debut of the nation's premiere pediatric hospice facility, care and solace now offered for sick children within their institution's walls
The Hanseatic city of Stralsund is providing a plot of land for the construction of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's first inpatient children's and youth hospice, a significant initiative in the field of pediatric healthcare. This new addition to the region's healthcare infrastructure will have eight places for children and their families, designed to provide a comfortable environment for families to care for their seriously ill children.
The planned hospice aims to provide care for children who are seriously and incurably ill, offering therapy rooms and a beautiful garden to support their well-being. The total construction costs for the hospice are estimated to be more than nine million euros, with the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern contributing one million euros to the project.
Manuela Schwesig, the Minister President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, has emphasised the importance of providing the best conditions for children, including in the family, kindergarten, and school. She has also thanked the supporting association Leuchtturm for driving the hospice project forward.
To help finance the project, a benefit concert is being held in Stralsund. The concert is a fundraising event for the planned hospice, with the supporting association calling for donations, which can be made on its website. Manuela Schwesig has also called for donations, highlighting the importance of supporting this charitable project.
Despite extensive searches, no current information about the status or funding progress of the hospice project is readily available. However, as of mid-2025, the project was planned or in development. For the most recent and reliable updates on this hospice project, it is recommended to check official regional health service websites, local news sources in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, or specialized hospice care organisations in Germany.
Manuela Schwesig has expressed her concern about the pain children and their families experience when they are seriously and incurably ill. She stated, "It is particularly painful when children suffer and there is nothing that can be done, especially when children become seriously and incurably ill." The planned inpatient children's and youth hospice is a step towards providing the best possible care and support for these families during such difficult times.
- Manuela Schwesig, in her efforts to improve health and wellness for the less favored regions, has called for community aid to fund the development of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's first inpatient children's and youth hospice, which focuses on medical-conditions like those of seriously and incurably ill children.
- While the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offers support for this significant initiative in scientific pediatric healthcare, the project needs additional aid for its development, particularly during the phase of its construction, which is estimated to cost more than nine million euros.
