There is no reason to believe residents of Jelgava may not have access to healthcare services, said Latvian Minister of Health Hosams Abu Meri, commenting on the county council’s decision to sell Zemgale Health Centre LLC (ZVC).
Last week, Latvian Hospital Association (LSB) invited the Ministry of Health in an open letter to intervene in the work of Jelgava County Council and prevent the sale of ZVC.
LSB notes that the intention of the municipality to change the management and, in accordance with the functions assigned to the municipality, to review it is a normal phenomenon. However, the organisation still sees risks of intentional elimination of a participant of this sector, putting at risk their reputation, values and availability of healthcare services.
Abu meri said he will provide a response to LSB. However, he also said he has neither the authority nor a way to
interfere with decisions made by Jelgava County Council or any other municipal administration.
The minister relies on leaders and deputies of municipal council to understand their role in the provision of healthcare services to their residents when making decisions involving municipal businesses and capital associations.
“There are multiple professional medical institutions in Jelgava, so there is no reason to doubt the availability of healthcare services to local residents,” said Abu Meri.
According to information from Firmas.lv, Zemgale Health Centre’s board chairperson is Mārīte Sproģe and Gundars Prolis is a board member. ZVC is owned by Jelgava County Council (88.19%) and PS Kapitāla pārvaldes sistēmas (11.81%). In 2022 the company operated with turnover of 4.69 million and profits of EUR 0.19 million.
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