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Croatia healthcare accountability and complaint systems

Overview

An analysis by the Center for Peace, Nonviolence and Human Rights Osijek has identified a fragmented patient complaint system in Croatia. The report notes that patients must navigate 11 different, unconnected institutions to file grievances, lacking a unified point of contact.

The investigation follows a case involving a gynecologist in Osijek accused of sexual assault. Although legislative amendments to the Health Care Act took effect on July 24, 2025, requiring the suspension and eventual termination of healthcare workers facing criminal proceedings for sexual offenses, transparency remains an issue. The Ministry of Health and KBC Osijek have reportedly denied requests for health inspection documentation and patient data, citing personal data protection and ongoing criminal proceedings.

Entities

Ministry of Health · Center for Peace, Nonviolence and Human Rights Osijek · Croatian Health Insurance Fund · KBC Osijek · Eurobarometer

Timeline

5 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Croatia patient complaint system lacks unity, analysis finds
An analysis by the Center for Peace, Nonviolence and Human Rights Osijek shows Croatian patients must navigate 11 disconnected institutions to file complaints, highlighting systemic procedural gaps.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Croatia faces low judicial independence, EU report finds
The European Commission reports low judicial independence in Croatia, with only 27% of citizens and 28% of businesses expressing trust in the court system.

Sources

glasistre.hr · kekesonline.hu · m.metro-portal.hr · metro-portal.hr · n1info.hr