It seems that Hosam Abu Meri is planning to keep his position in the new government.
As previously reported, the Bureau for Prevention and Combating Corruption (BPBK) conducted searches on Thursday morning at the Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, the Traumatology and Orthopedics Hospital, and the Vidzeme Hospital in Valmiera. The procedural actions were carried out at the request of the European Prosecutor's Office.
A week ago, investigators had already visited the country's main hospital — that is, the Pauls Stradiņš Hospital. However, this was within the framework of another criminal case. Law enforcement is investigating possible corruption.
The Prosecutor's Office confirmed that the State Police is investigating a criminal case under the Criminal Law regarding the demand and acceptance of unlawful benefits. Oversight of the criminal process is carried out by the investigative prosecutor's office for criminal offenses in public service.
It is noteworthy that the parliamentary opposition has already submitted a deputy inquiry regarding the sharp increase in the cost of constructing the second phase of the new building of the P. Stradiņš Hospital.
Interestingly, Minister of Health Hosam Abu Meri has not commented on all the scandals so far. He seems to be trying to pretend that he is not concerned about it. The most interesting thing is that he has every chance of retaining this position in the new Kulbergs government. In any case, "New Unity" insists that the Ministry of Health should remain with this political force and that Abu Meri should continue to lead this troubled sector! In this case, this sector can only be sympathized with...
