CroatiaIn the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 85% of specialist doctors have announced their resignation due to unpaid salary demands. The local hospital and health center in Livno would lose all anesthesiologists, gynecologists, and internists, leaving only one pediatrician and two neurologists. Other specialists such as otolaryngologists, physiatrists, orthopedists, and ophthalmologists will also depart. This shortage threatens patient care, especially since the region already has the fewest doctors among hospitals in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Doctors claim they receive the lowest salaries in the Federation, with specialists earning around 2600 convertible marks (about 1300 euros). The cantonal authorities reject new negotiations, citing an existing collective agreement set to expire at year-end, and insist that negotiations cannot be limited to doctors alone. The medical union argues that inflation has significantly changed conditions since the agreement was signed over 18 months ago. The regional prime minister called the doctors' demands an ultimatum during election season, warning that healthcare protection must be organized to prevent patients from being left in
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a systemic underpayment problem within the healthcare system, highlighting the disparity between the cantonal authorities and the medical professionals. It emphasizes the impact on patient care and suggests that the current governance structure is failing to address薪资
