Paris Hospitals Face Rising Deficit Despite Staffing Improvements

The AP-HP reports a €460 million deficit for 2024, threatening future investments despite reopening 600 hospital beds and boosting staff numbers.

The Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP) recorded a €460 million deficit in 2024, exceeding projections by €160 million due to inflation and insufficient state compensation for post-Covid salary measures.
Staffing levels have improved, with AP-HP recovering over 1,150 nurses since 2023, reopening 600 hospital beds that had been closed post-Covid.
AP-HP's director warns that without full state compensation for salary measures, planned €4 billion investments, including the Grand Paris Nord hospital, are at risk.
A severe flu season has further strained hospitals, with exceptionally high hospitalizations and discussions on mandatory flu vaccinations for healthcare workers reigniting.
Despite progress in staffing and bed availability, AP-HP remains in a fragile state, with significant challenges persisting in areas like geriatrics, psychiatry, and neurology.