The political chief advisor of the health minister, Gilly Gyula, is leaving the government.

Gilly Gyula, the political advisor to Health Minister Zsolt Hegedűs, is leaving his position, confirmed by Népszabadság. He stated that the departure was a mutual decision but did not provide further details. Gilly, a physician, previously advised the Fidesz government and played a key role in developing the student loan system in Hungary. He was also involved in the Tisza health policy program before the 2026 government change. His name was considered for a state secretary position but he remained an advisor. Gilly was instrumental in abolishing mandatory Marxism-Leninism and Russian language courses at Semmelweis University in 1988. He recently spoke about government health policies at a career fair at the university.