The changes in the Commission for Infectious Diseases will aim to expand and supplement its composition, with new, professional staff from several fields. Discussions are underway, and in that direction I had a meeting today with the President and Secretary of the Commission, Minister of Health Bekim Sali told MIA.

The Minister said that the professional work of the Commission for Infectious Diseases, is of utmost importance, and it is a priority to respond to the needs of the citizens.

-I absolutely understand the public interest in further steps related to the composition of this body, because the circumstances require intensified and coordinated action based on expert and realistic assessments. This Commission already has a lot of experienced professionals in their fields, and further steps will include upgrading, training and professionalization. The purpose of these measures is  to reduce the number of infected patients, as well as protect the public health in general, in the best interest of the citizens, added Minister Sali.