New GP practice in Kiel to alleviate doctor shortage
The new practice will open in July 2027 and aims to improve access to quality primary care in the neighborhood.
By Els Verhaeghe
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A new general practitioner practice is opening in Kiel, Antwerp, in July 2027, a collaboration between Zorgbedrijf Antwerpen, Huisartsenkring HAAZ, and the city of Antwerp, to enhance access to primary care.
Next to the De Boskes service center on Sint-Bernardsesteenweg in Kiel, a new general practitioner practice is being established. This practice, an initiative by Zorgbedrijf Antwerpen, Huisartsenkring HAAZ, and the city of Antwerp, is expected to open its doors in July 2027. The goal is to strengthen access to quality primary care in this densely populated neighborhood.
The new practice will be located on the ground floor of the building adjacent to the De Boskes service center. Facilities will include five examination rooms, a consultation room, a reception area, and a waiting room, complemented by meeting rooms, a storage space, and a laboratory.
Kiel faces a shortage of general practitioners. With this new practice, the involved parties aim to improve healthcare services and reduce the pressure on existing practices in the area.
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"We continue to work hard with the GP circles to alleviate the pressure on our Antwerp GPs and ensure that every Antwerp resident has access to basic care. This new GP practice in Kiel is one of the results of this good collaboration. The location was chosen very deliberately because we see that the need here is truly great. So, anyone in the region who cannot find a regular GP can come to Boskes from next summer onwards."
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"From the GP circle, we strive for a broad primary care practice where an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to care will be offered. Through the collaboration of GPs, nurses, primary care psychologists, dietitians, and midwives with other local primary care services, we combine prevention with quality curative care. This way, we focus on tailored care based on local needs."
Zorgbedrijf Antwerpen will carry out the renovations of the building, which are scheduled for completion by July 2027. Huisartsenkring HAAZ will rent the premises and set up the practice for the neighborhood. The city of Antwerp will provide financial support for the first two years of the lease to ensure a successful launch.
