Health Minister Gantar Steps Down over Reform Standstill

Ljubljana, 25 November - Health Minister Tomaž Gantar tendered his resignation to PM Alenka Bratušek on Monday, citing his inability to carry out a healthcare reform which would be effective and satisfactory to all stakeholders. The move came as a surprise, with the corruption watchdog saying he was the first minister to admit that there was corruption in healthcare.

Ljubljana Outgoing Health Minister Tomaž Gantar speaks to the press about his resignation Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Outgoing Health Minister Tomaž Gantar speaks to the press about his resignation
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Outgoing Health Minister Tomaž Gantar speaks to the press about his resignation Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Outgoing Health Minister Tomaž Gantar speaks to the press about his resignation
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Outgoing Health Minister Tomaž Gantar speaks to the press about his resignation Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Outgoing Health Minister Tomaž Gantar speaks to the press about his resignation
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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