A new risk analysis commissioned by Region Kronoberg has revealed that patients in Ljungby could suffer permanent harm when night surgery operations close at the local hospital. The analysis, which examined all emergency operations from 2025, was ordered following the decision to shut down nighttime surgical operations at Ljungby Hospital in western Kronoberg County. According to the report, the closure of night surgery services poses significant risks to patient safety in the region.
In response to these findings, Region Kronoberg has developed a mitigation plan that includes strengthened ambulance resources and new routines for faster patient transport. The regional healthcare authority conducted the risk assessment to evaluate the consequences of closing nighttime surgical operations, which has raised concerns about potential long-term impacts on patient outcomes in the Ljungby area.