16/09/2011 (Agence Europe) - Loan to Tallinn medical centre. On Friday 16 September, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced its decision to lend €43.5 million for extending and renovating the North Estonia Medical Centre, a key project which will “improve access to cardiac, oncology and other advanced forms of treatment in the country”. Once work is completed in 2014, the hospital will offer a wider range of services and also improved efficiency and cost effectiveness. The total cost of the project is estimated at €170 million and additional financing will come from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Nordic Investment Bank and the state-supported hospital foundation's own resources. (OL/transl.jl)