Annual Report 2025: More output, significantly better result

The improvement in earnings in 2025 was achieved despite a challenging healthcare policy and economic environment. UKBB was able to provide more services in both the inpatient and outpatient areas. The decisive factor here was a noticeable increase in productivity achieved by employees and the ongoing optimisation of processes. This made it possible to ensure the high quality of care even at high capacity utilisation with restrained personnel development. This shows that the measures introduced to improve results are taking effect in day-to-day operations.

This development is also reflected in the performance figures for the year under review. A total of 6,305 inpatients were treated at UKBB. The case mix for the calendar year rose by 4.1 per cent compared to the previous year to 7,023 points - despite a slight decline in case numbers. In the outpatient area, the hospital recorded 126,065 visits, which corresponds to an increase of a good six per cent compared to the previous year. This once again confirms the high capacity utilisation of the university children's hospital in the region.

Solid foundations for the future

Parallel to its operational development, UKBB has further strengthened its structural and strategic foundations. Improved management tools and a further sharpened strategic focus make it possible to track progress more transparently and respond to changes in a targeted manner. These strategic decisions are helping to systematically tackle the financial challenges of recent years and create the conditions for sustainable economic stabilisation.

Chairman of the Board of Directors Marc-André Giger categorises the financial year strategically in the editorial: «The measures we have introduced are having an effect. Our financial situation is gradually stabilising and the outlook for the coming years is improving significantly. This confirms that we are on the right track with the transformation we have embarked on.»

This development is also an important signal from the point of view of the Executive Board. Marco Fischer, Chief Executive Officer, states in the annual report: «Although we are still closing the year with a negative result, we are looking ahead with confidence. With the measures introduced to improve earnings, we are convinced that we will achieve the financial turnaround.

Medical quality assured even under pressure

Despite the ongoing financial pressure, medical care remained at a high level. Medical Director Prof. Dr Urs Frey emphasises: «Even in 2025, the staff have managed to ensure a high quality of care despite rising patient numbers. This is a great achievement and an expression of a strong team spirit throughout the hospital.»

The environment remains challenging for UKBB, particularly due to the structural underfunding of paediatric and adolescent medicine. At the same time, the 2025 financial year shows that the measures introduced are having an effect. The aim remains to consistently continue the economic stabilisation and to further strengthen the conditions for sustainable financing of university paediatric medicine.

Further details and statistics on the 2025 financial year can be found in the current annual report. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the UKBB media office.