The Georges-Pompidou Hospital has initiated a fundraising effort to procure an advanced next-generation scanner, generating significant attention on social media. This appeal for generosity is not unprecedented within the AP-HP network, but it has garnered notable interest.
The upcoming scanner at the hospital is projected to be partially funded through private donations. The Assistance publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP) has utilized social media to solicit donations from individuals, urging them to contribute funds of any amount towards the acquisition of a photon counting scanner. This technology would be the first of its kind to be utilized in the Paris region and only the third in France. Its use is expected to result in higher-quality images and improved diagnostic capabilities.
As the year draws to a close, the hospital is seeking support to acquire the initial photon counting scanner. Those interested in contributing to this revolutionary imaging technology can do so through the provided link. However, there has been pushback on social media, with some questioning why a public hospital is seeking private financing instead of using tax revenue. Various political figures have also voiced their concerns about the initiative on platforms such as Twitter.
Conversely, the AP-HP’s sponsorship team has defended the fundraising endeavor, stressing that donations and sponsorships serve as a supplement to the acquisition of this highly innovative equipment, which represents a substantial technological advancement and is mainly funded by the AP-HP. Fundraising appeals are typical and particularly ramp up every December, marking the end of the fiscal year. Additionally, these donations qualify for tax deductions, similar to those made to charitable organizations.
Moreover, the fundraising initiative by the Pompidou Hospital is not the first of its kind for a public institution. On December 22nd, the Saint-Louis Hospital (AP-HP) launched a similar campaign to finance a sports facility for cancer patients. Similarly, the University Hospital of Bordeaux sought donations to establish two classrooms for hospitalized children in their pediatric services. This trend signifies an increasing dependency on private contributions to bolster public healthcare initiatives.
