All Doctors at Agel Hospitals Have Withdrawn Resignation Notices

Bratislava, December 31 (TASR) - All doctors working for the Agel network of hospitals have withdrawn their resignation notices, Agel's deputy spokesperson Jarmila Sevcikova told TASR on Tuesday, adding that all Agel medical facilities will continue to provide health care. Head of the Medical Trade Union Association (LOZ) Peter Visolajsky confirmed for TASR on Tuesday that the union is holding talks with the Agel and Penta Hospital networks as well as with the Health Ministry on amendments to labour contracts. The Health Ministry declared it is actively addressing the situation. LOZ had stated earlier that there is still a risk that more than 3,300 doctors will stop work as of the New Year, with the reason being that about 20 doctors had still not concluded with Agel and Penta Hospitals amendments to the contracts agreed between LOZ and the Health Ministry. am/df