Preparing Tomorrow's Healthcare System Today
A National Study to Strengthen the Resilience of Luxembourg's Healthcare System
Pandemics, cyberattacks, shortages of healthcare professionals and medicines, climate-related events… Recent crises have reminded us of one undeniable reality: our healthcare system now operates in a world where uncertainty has become part of everyday life.
Against this backdrop, one fundamental question arises: how can we build a healthcare system that is not only able to withstand crises, but also emerges stronger from them?
To address this challenge, the Luxembourg Hospital Federation (FHL), with the scientific and methodological support of Antares Evidenze Health Consulting, is launching a national study dedicated to the resilience and antifragility of Luxembourg's healthcare system.
Over the coming weeks, this initiative will bring together hospitals, public institutions, healthcare professionals, experts and a wide range of stakeholders. Together, they will identify the major risks that could affect the healthcare system, assess its strengths and vulnerabilities, draw inspiration from leading international practices, and develop practical recommendations to strengthen the system over the long term.
Beyond providing an assessment, the study pursues a clear objective: to foster dialogue, share experiences and identify solutions that will better protect patients, support healthcare professionals and prepare the healthcare system for the future.
The first findings will be unveiled during Healthcare Week Luxembourg 2026, where they will contribute to discussions around the central theme of this fourth edition:
"Resilience in Tomorrow's Healthcare Systems: From Preparedness to Antifragility."
Preparing for the future is not simply about responding to crises when they occur. It is about anticipating them, learning from every experience, and working together to build a stronger, more resilient healthcare system.
Key Takeaways
An initiative led by the Luxembourg Hospital Federation (FHL), with the scientific and methodological support of Antares Evidenze Health Consulting.
A shared ambition: to better understand the risks that may affect Luxembourg's healthcare system and identify practical solutions to strengthen its resilience.
A collaborative approach: hospitals, public institutions, healthcare professionals, experts, researchers and partners will combine their expertise to develop a shared vision of tomorrow's challenges.
An international perspective: European and global best practices will be analysed to identify the most relevant solutions for Luxembourg.
First results to be presented at Healthcare Week Luxembourg 2026, providing the foundation for discussions on the future resilience and sustainability of Luxembourg's healthcare system.
