Health Minister Says Cost-Cutting Won't Affect Medical Services

Ljubljana, 19 February - Health Minister Borut Miklavcic met managers of Slovenian hospitals on Friday in Ljubljana, insisting after the meeting that despite the planned cuts in funding, the volume and quality of hospital services would not be affected nor waiting lines grow longer. Meanwhile, pay cuts will be necessary, which is why talks with unions will begin.

Ljubljana
Health Minister Borut Miklavcic after a meeting with managers of Slovenian hospitals.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Borut Miklavcic talking to press after a meeting with managers of Slovenian hospitals.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Borut Miklavcic talking to press after a meeting with managers of Slovenian hospitals.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Borut Miklavcic talking to press after a meeting with managers of Slovenian hospitals.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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