WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao government will inject a total of 121 million guilders into the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) to cover debt restructuring and provide fresh capital for both CMC Vastgoed and CMC Exploitatie. The move, outlined in the explanatory memorandum of the 2026 draft budget, is intended to safeguard the long-term continuity of the island’s main hospital.

The financial package will lower the hospital’s recurring annual expenses while increasing the health budget managed by the Social Insurance Bank (SVB). Officials explained that CMC’s financial shortfalls in recent years were largely the result of its inability to meet rent obligations, which in turn stalled essential investments in the facility.

The government emphasized that the support comes with strict conditions. The governance structure of both CMC entities must be strengthened and aligned with the corporate governance standards required for state-owned enterprises.

The investment is meant not only to stabilize operations but also to restore confidence in Curaçao’s healthcare system, ensuring that the island’s residents continue to have access to reliable and sustainable medical services.