The Minister of Health stated during a press briefing that the proposed law on fire protection is a critical piece of legislation currently under development within the Ministry of Health. The Minister expressed optimism that the bill would be discussed and integrated into the national health system within the next two to three weeks, which he characterized as a significant advancement for citizen well-being. Furthermore, the Minister announced structural changes accompanying the reconstruction of the Vlada building, which will facilitate the establishment of a new Ministry of Health.
Sašo Klepovski, the current Director of the Fund for Health Protection, is slated to assume the role of the new Minister of Health. Regarding the legislative process for the fire protection law, the Minister outlined a multi-stage approval procedure involving all relevant national stakeholders. He noted that the initial phase involves gaining approval from all interested parties.
The second phase was scheduled for a meeting at Vlada, where the bill has already undergone several amendments during its first and second readings. The Minister suggested that the volume of amendments required careful consideration. To manage this process, an expert group has been established to review the necessary adjustments to the law.
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