Acting Minister of Health, Arben Vitia, stated that the government will resubmit the Health Insurance Law immediately after the constitution of the new Assembly, following the Constitutional Court’s decision that annulled several laws for administrative reasons. He emphasized that this process is essential for establishing the health insurance fund and the health information system.
Vitia clarified that the court decision did not directly concern the content of the Health Insurance Law.
“I believe it wasn’t about the health insurance law itself. It was a decision concerning, I would say, the annulment of some laws for administrative reasons. From my point of view, this was mistaken because there were no objections to the Health Insurance Law as we presented it. This law is necessary to implement the health insurance fund. Some have mentioned that this law dates back to 2013–2014, but we have updated it as requested by our European partners. The government will now proceed immediately after the Assembly is constituted to submit this law, opening the legal and technical path for the health information system and insurance fund,” Vitia said.
Regarding citizens’ complaints about doctors being absent due to private sector work, Vitia said this issue is continuously addressed through Health Inspectorate inspections, highlighting that 2025 was a record year for inspections.
He added that hundreds of disciplinary measures were imposed on healthcare staff found in violation, including negligent treatment of patients, leaving the workplace during official hours, or failing to meet legal requirements.
“This phenomenon is constantly monitored and addressed by the Health Inspectorate. For your information, 2025 was a record year for inspections. We issued dozens and hundreds of disciplinary measures against anyone who violated rules. I appeal to citizens: you can report issues directly to the Inspectorate or even to my personal email, [email protected]. All reports are reviewed, forwarded to the Inspectorate, and addressed immediately,” he said.
Vitia also spoke about the new gynecology hospital, announcing that the project is in an advanced phase in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates.
“This project began about a year and a half to two years ago with the UAE. After the pediatric hospital, the focus will continue on the gynecology hospital, emphasizing women’s and children’s health. We are at an advanced stage, funding is confirmed, and the new hospital will be built adjacent to the modern pediatric hospital, with interconnected corridors as in modern hospitals worldwide,” he said.
