Early November Regional Hospital in Dresden stopped the gynecological and obstetric ward. All because of an extremely difficult situation, culminating in a farewell crew party ending in layoffs.
Why did the hospital in Dresden suspend the OB ward?
Since 1 November 2025, by decision of the Regional Health Centre, the activity of the gynaecological and obstetric ward in Dresden has been suspended. Decision in force minimum 6 months and is justified by a drastic fall in births and rising operating costs. The President of Agnieszka Banaszek Hospital stressed that this was not a liquidation, but a necessary break, thanks to which the facility can survive a difficult time.
Numbers That Say Everything
- 2015: 572 childbirths
- 2024: 227 childbirths
- first nine months 2025: only 117 births
Specialists indicate that a viable and secure branch should take at least one childbirth daily and current numbers are several times lower.
Farewell staff event and disciplinary dismissals
The last day of the branch's work ended with a loud party, during which they reported media – staff played with music and dances. Although the event was supposed to be goodbye (and according to the relationship was non-alcoholic), for several employees it ended disciplinary solution to the employment contract. This decision has aroused emotions among the residents and employees of the hospital – some consider it too harsh, others stress the need to maintain standards in the workplace.
Local community reactions
The suspension of the delivery brought about a wave of protests and interventions, and residents demand its reopening. Dresden is a city with about 10,000 people, who remained without their own birth home for at least six months.
Sources: idrezdenko.pl, gorzowianin.com, kuk.pl, tvn24.pl, slaska.Police.gov.pl, radioexpress.pl.
