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Brandenburg Backs Polyclinic Plan for Wittstock as Operator Sets 2027 Closure

Health Minister Britta Müller says the site will remain a care location under a reform‑compliant model.

Overview

  • Müller reiterated the goal to retain all locations, saying Wittstock cannot legally remain a hospital.
  • KMG Kliniken plans to shut the Wittstock hospital on January 1, 2027 and relocate cardiology and gastroenterology to Pritzwalk.
  • The SPD/BSW coalition is pushing to open a polyclinic in Wittstock by early 2027 with primary care, cardiology and emergency services.
  • All parliamentary groups in the Landtag support a future for the site but have not reached a unified demand.
  • A round table in Wittstock is scheduled for Thursday to discuss next steps, with Müller indicating KMG will stay engaged in local care.