Zsolt Hegedűs promises protection for whistleblowers and a more honest healthcare system for patients

Health Minister Zsolt Hegedűs announced several measures to improve the healthcare system, including a nationwide patient satisfaction survey and enhanced protection for whistleblowers. He aims to create a transparent healthcare environment where patients can share experiences and healthcare workers can report issues without fear of retaliation. Additionally, an inventory of the current state of the healthcare system will be compiled to identify shortcomings and necessary improvements. Hegedűs emphasized that honesty and transparency are crucial for progress, even if it initially reveals more problems. He also detailed plans for salary adjustments for healthcare workers, with a significant budget increase to support these changes.