The Naalakkersuisut plans to allocate 20 million kroner to reduce wait times, increase the number of treatments, and improve patient safety in the healthcare system in 2026 and 2027.
The majority of the funds—just under 13 million kroner—will be used to provide knee surgeries for 180 patients in Denmark. These surgeries will supplement the approximately 100 knee surgeries performed annually at Queen Ingrid’s Hospital in Nuuk.
In addition, approximately 400 additional endoscopic examinations will be performed, primarily for patients who need follow-up care after cancer treatment.
“I know that waiting times are a major concern for many citizens. They can cause pain and anxiety in everyday life. That is why more people need to be offered surgery or a follow-up appointment more quickly,” says Naalakkersuisoq for Health and People with Disabilities, Anna Wangenheim.
Vaccination and Better Treatment
The Naalakkersuisut also plans to offer rehabilitation in Denmark to up to ten citizens with brain injuries.
At the same time, pregnant women throughout Greenland should be offered vaccination against the RS virus to protect infants from serious respiratory infections.
In addition, 2.5 million kroner will be allocated to a new quality unit tasked with improving patient safety and using lessons learned from patient complaints to prevent errors.
The 20 million kroner is in addition to the 60 million kroner that Naalakkersuisut has previously allocated to the health care system to avoid budget cuts.
The proposal is awaiting approval by the Inatsisartut’s Finance and Tax Committee before the initiatives can be launched.
