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Current AffairsKlaus and Paroubek at loggerheads over Rath appointment
There seems to be a curse hanging over the Czech health ministry. Few
ministers since 1989 have kept their post for much longer than a year and
the health sector has been plagued by financial troubles despite all
attempts at reform. The recently vacated seat was about to be filled by
David Rath, the head of the professional body of Czech doctors, but
President Vaclav Klaus refused to confirm his appointment on Thursday,
citing conflict of interest on Mr Rath's part. Only hours later Mr Rath
was named deputy health minister.
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