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Medical association seeks clarity on controversial concession

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TIRANA, Nov. 21 – The Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists has signed a petition to demand more transparency on a new concession of medical laboratory services to private entities, the latest in a string of controversial public-private partnerships approved by the Ministry of Health. In a public petition and letter addressed to President Nishani, Speaker Ilir Meta and Minister of Health Ilir Beqaj, the association says it wants more transparency about the concession of medical laboratory services in hospitals. “Our concern is particularly related to the lack of transparency in the process. The consultation process and the analysis of the…

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