State Secretary at the Ministry of Health Stanislav Spaniard today opened a workshop Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in health establishments according to WHO recommendations. He stressed that the subject of healthy development of children, maternal health and the provision of the highest possible standard at the birth of a child – was up-to-date and necessary, also taking into account the promotion of breastfeeding. –Our intention is that gradually on every gynaecological and neonatal department there should be a legislative consul. Therefore, the resort is also working on the adjustment of revenue on minimum requirements for staffing and material and technical equipment. We care about decent conditions in hospitals for both patients and health care professionals." Stanislav Španik stressed. MZ SR is gradually working to improve conditions in the field of gynecology, obstetrics and neonatology in our hospitals. Hospitals can invest in reconstruction or equipment, for example from capital expenditure of MZ SR, which they can apply for this year, the total amount is EUR 100 million.
