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Ministry of Health: "Mending" Community Nursing

Published January 10, 2026, 15:11
Ministry of Health: "Mending" Community Nursing

The Ministry of Health is promoting regulations to control and supervise community nursing and midwifery, aiming to fill the gap in the provision of these services. Community nursing refers to the provision of care outside the hospital, in the patient's home or other facilities, and is aimed at the elderly, people with chronic diseases, post-operative patients, and other vulnerable groups. Despite the importance of these services, the field remains largely unregulated, with many private providers operating without uniform standards and supervision. The new regulations aim to integrate community nursing into the General Health System and ensure the quality of services provided.