WILLEMSTAD – The financial stability of the Sint Elisabeth Foundation (SEF), successor to the former Sehos hospital, is in jeopardy. The foundation has formally demanded that the Curaçao government pay over 22 million guilders by early August. 

According to SEF, this is not a request for aid but overdue payments for services actually rendered, as stipulated in a 2013 Memorandum of Understanding. 

The foundation is currently in acute financial distress and under suspension of payments. In an official letter to the government, SEF warned that without payment, bankruptcy is inevitable. 

At the same time, SEF has initiated a lawsuit seeking an additional compensation exceeding 57 million guilders for economic losses and missed revenue caused by delays in agreements regarding the management of hospital real estate. 

SEF emphasized its willingness to engage in dialogue, provided the government commits to settling the principal amount owed. The foundation urges the government to take a clear position promptly to secure the financial continuity of its vital social services.