Public and Private Clinics: Provisions and Challenges
October 9, 2026
The Health Minister stated that both public and private hospitals will be able to host university clinics, provided they meet specific criteria. The roles and responsibilities of clinical and academic doctors will be clearly defined. The new bill clarifies the participation of the private sector in training for medical specialties. Patients will have a say in decisions that affect them. Concerns were raised regarding the quality of medical training in the private sector.