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The public call expresses concern that the number of COVID-19 cases is breaking records on a daily basis and that the government is participating in elections rather than managing the situation.
“During this period of elections to the Seimas, we see not only a decrease in public surveillance, but also the passivity of the authorities,” said Kristina Norvainytė, president of the Young Medical Association, and Aldona Baublytė, president of the Union of Workers of the Lithuanian Health.
Photo by Lukas Balandis / 15min / 15min in the studio – Aldona Baublytė
The association and union are concerned that the treatment facilities have not yet received full compensation for the costs incurred during the quarantine and it is not known whether the treatment facilities will be able to provide the necessary facilities.
“Due to the lack of financial resources within medical institutions, physicians no longer have access to legal supplements for dangerous working conditions, even when they have to work directly with COVID-19 infected patients,” the statement read.
It expresses concern that the planned budget increase will not guarantee sufficient support for the pre-epidemic regime in health centers.
“We urge the authorities to make decisive and systematic decisions based on scientific evidence and good practices from other countries now, without waiting for the Seimas elections, and to encourage our Head of State to take the much-needed leadership in this difficult political period,” said the Young Doctors Association. and the Lithuanian Health Workers Union.
Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga described the address as interesting. According to him, it is not clear what is meant by leadership. Investigators are said to be listening and consulting with the government.
“I don’t know what kind of leadership is missing,” he said.
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