During Question Time in the Sabor on Tuesday, referring to the situation at the Dubrava Hospital, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said that he believes in the quality, expertise and professionalism at the hospital and that it is necessary to differentiate between the picture on the Internet and the real situation.

“I believe in the quality, expertise and professionalism of all the staff at KB Dubrava and in the decisions that will enable the hospital’s efficient functioning and quality health care,” Plenkovic said responding to a question by MP Mirela Ahmetovic (SDP) who claimed that the hospital was in chaos, disorganised and falling apart.

“We will make a clear distinction between the perception that is circulating on social networks, on the Internet, and the real picture of the situation in that respectable health institution. (Health) Minister Beros and all those responsible have the duty to ensure that anyone who comes to KB Dubrava receives adequate care at the highest possible level,” said Plenkovic.

Ahmetovic was not satisfied with his answer, claiming that the results of the Croatian Democratic Union in government can be seen in KB Dubrava.

“Dubrava doesn’t even have a decent generator. The generator of this situation exists, and that is you as the sponsor of this grotesque system, which is why the health system is falling apart now when it is most needed. Who is to blame for that? Corruption, Mr Plenkovic,” claimed Ahmetovic.

Replying to lawmakers’ questions, Health Minister Vili Beros said that he agrees that it is necessary to resolve the problem of employing interns in healthcare.

Access to health treatment by chronically ill and oncology patients

As far as accessibility to the health system for chronically ill and oncology patients is concerned, Beros said that this extreme situation requires a different way of providing health protection. However we are endeavouring to do what we can so that sufficient care is available to whoever needs it, he added.