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Sasko Presents Draft Amendment to Drugs Policy, Several Changes Involved

Sasko Presents Draft Amendment to Drugs Policy, Several Changes Involved

Bratislava, 1 December (TASR) - Health Minister Kamil Sasko (Voice-SD) on Monday presented a draft amendment to the drugs policy, which should streamline the management of new drugs entering the market, make drugs for children and patients with serious illnesses more accessible, and adjust the conditions for reimbursing the cost

Valeria Vasilova Becomes New President of Slovak Medical Chamber

Valeria Vasilova Becomes New President of Slovak Medical Chamber

Zilina, 8 November (TASR) - Valeria Vasilova has been elected the new president of the Slovak Medical Chamber (SLK), with the decision being made by the SLK congress, which took place in Zilina on Friday (7 November) and Saturday. Vasilova is the first woman in history to head SLK, replacing

Government Proxy Kotlar Stands by All His Statements

Government Proxy Kotlar Stands by All His Statements

Bratislava, 16 October (TASR) - I stand by all my statements, said Government Proxy for Investigating COVID-19 Pandemic Management Peter Kotlar in response to the launch of criminal proceedings over alleged fearmongering with respect to his statements, confirming that the investigation is ongoing. "I stand by all the statements

Kotlar Didn't Rule Out He Could Leave Post of Government Proxy

Kotlar Didn't Rule Out He Could Leave Post of Government Proxy

(JOJ 24,'Politika 24', 7 September) Speaking on JOJ 24's discussion programme 'Politika 24' (Politics 24) on Sunday, Government Proxy for Investigating the Management of the COVID-19 Pandemic Peter Kotlar said that the stability of the coalition is the most important thing, indicating that

Ministry to Issue Authorisation for Temporary Operation to Ambulances

Ministry to Issue Authorisation for Temporary Operation to Ambulances

Bratislava, 25 August (TASR) - The Health Ministry will provide the operators of four emergency medical stations, whose licences are expiring at the end of August, with commissioning to operate them on a temporary basis, Health Minister Kamil Sasko (Voice-SD) stated on Monday. The ministry wants to address the situation

Kotlar Rules Out Stepping Down as Government Proxy for Now

Kotlar Rules Out Stepping Down as Government Proxy for Now

Bratislava, 25 August (TASR) - Government Proxy for Investigating the Management of the COVID-19 Pandemic Peter Kotlar ruled out stepping down from his post for now, he told a press conference on Monday, adding that he does not consider the Slovak Academy of Sciences' (SAV) analysis of mRNA COVID-19

DNA Levels in COVID-19 Vaccines Far Below Maximum Approved, Says SAV

DNA Levels in COVID-19 Vaccines Far Below Maximum Approved, Says SAV

Bratislava, 21 August (TASR) – An analysis of the composition of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines has clearly shown that these vaccines contain only trace amounts of DNA molecules, far below the maximum level set, TASR learnt from the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) on Thursday. Statements and publications claiming high levels of