The network now has six hospitals, with a total 540 beds.

The unit launched Wednesday has a total surface of 2,000 square meters and 45 beds, according to a MedLife news release.

Staff includes 80 employees, mainly doctors and nurses.

Company representatives expect the new unit to serve some 1,000 patients per month wihtin the first year of activity, while sales should reach EUR2 million in the same timeframe.

The new hospital’s launch is part of a EUR52 million investment program set up by the company for the 2011-2015 interval.

The company has been active in Romania since 1996, with nine clinics, eight test labs and 28 general medicine centers.

The company is 51% owned by the Marcu family, while International Finance Corporation holds 12.75% and SGAM Eastern Europe holds 36.25%.