On Tuesday, the Liberal Initiative felt that the prime minister should give the country an explanation for the resignation of the health minister, arguing that if António Costa chooses a succession decision, he will remain “most responsible for the plight of the SNS.” “.
“The resignation of the Minister of Health, which was announced this morning, does not necessarily mean a change in the policies that this government adheres to in the field of health, which has led to the chaos in the social network that the Liberal Initiative systematically conducts. condemned for many months. We don’t know if the minister is fired or if the policy is ending,” said Liberal Initiative (IL) president João Cotrim Figueiredo in a note sent to the Lusa agency.
According to the liberal, “it is impossible to say whether this dismissal is good or bad news for those Portuguese who have no other choice but to resort to public health services,” but it is necessary to understand the reasons that Marta Temido spoke about at the time of her dismissal.
“First of all, it is necessary to understand whether the prime minister, who accepted his immediate resignation, is actually accepting the failure of the political options for which he is responsible. The head of government must come to explain to the country and say, with clarity, what political guidelines this will give the new portfolio holder,” he challenged.
According to João Cotrim Figueiredo, “if António Costa chooses a solution that ensures the continuity of policy and decision makers, he will also continue to bear the main responsibility for the plight of the SNS.”
IL insists on the need for “deep reform of the system” based “on competition between service providers and freedom of choice for patients.”
Health Minister Marta Temido today submitted her resignation as she realized she “no longer has the conditions” to fill the position, which the prime minister has accepted.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
