Hospitals told to work hard to reduce waiting times

Ljubljana, 2 October - Samo Fakin, the new health minister, held his first meeting with hospital directors on Tuesday as he sets out to tackle the toughest issue under the purview of his portfolio, long hospital waiting times. He said he expected results within six months and indicated additional funding would be only a part of the solution.

Ljubljana
Health Minister Samo Fakin (centre) speaks to the press after meeting hospital directors to discuss hospitals' operations in the first half of the year
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Samo Fakin (centre) speaks to the press after meeting hospital directors to discuss hospitals' operations in the first half of the year
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Samo Fakin (centre) speaks to the press after meeting hospital directors to discuss hospitals' operations in the first half of the year
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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