The spiral of the price crisis that follows, but erodes the few incomes of the most vulnerable layers of society, without sparing even children with "Down" syndrome. The concern raised by representatives of organizations focusing on this category in the Committee for Labor, Social Affairs and Health.
"Therefore, we request that their monthly payment be indexed and the fund be included in the 2024 budget", said Rezarta Çaushaj from "Down Syndrome Albania".
Dissatisfaction with the funds determined in the next year's draft budget was also expressed by representatives of the organizations and trade unions of employees' rights.
"With this budget, Albania will continue to remain the last in the Region for health expenses in relation to total expenses. Health is turning out not to be a priority for the government", stated Redina Çanaku from "Together for Life".
"This budget is neither new nor different. It is a continuation of previous budgets that did not bring any great contribution to the economy", said Col. Nikolla from the Confederation of Trade Unions of Albania.
Yes, the complaints of the representatives of the associations and unions did not find the agreement of the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection, Mira Rakacolli.
"This is the largest budget ever allocated and the funds in relation to 2023 are increasing", said Deputy Minister Mira Rakacolli.
Next year, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection will have available 78.2 billion ALL or 2.5 billion ALL more than currently.
Compared to the current year, more funds will be distributed for primary services, including emergency services with 1.3 billion ALL more, followed by secondary 0.8 billion ALL and public health 0.3 billion ALL. Less money will go towards social care and the politically persecuted. (A2 Televizion)