# Slovak healthcare funding and research initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-healthcare-funding-and-research-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-15T16:04:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Slovak government has introduced new measures to address healthcare challenges through both research investment and structural funding adjustments. On October 14, the government announced the allocation of 68 million euros through 2030 for the Misia Zdravie program. This initiative seeks to integrate scientific research with medical practice to reduce preventable deaths, specifically targeting oncology, cardiology, and neurology. Experts suggest the program could save up to 1,000 lives annually by fostering collaboration between hospitals and researchers. Following this, the Ministry of Health announced plans to increase funding for the outpatient sector. State Secretary Michal Štofko indicated that the ministry is analyzing medical service costs to ensure a fair redistribution of public health insurance expenditures. While outpatient representatives have criticized the proposed catalog of medical services, negotiations continue regarding the establishment of stable financial corridors or flat-rate payments to secure clinic incomes. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Slovak Ministry of Health to increase outpatient funding The Slovak Ministry of Health plans to increase outpatient funding and is analyzing actual medical costs to ensure fair redistribution of health insurance expenditures by November. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-ministry-of-health-to-increase-outpatient-funding ### 2026-10-14: Slovakia allocates 68 million euros to Misia Zdravie health program Slovakia has allocated 68 million euros to the Misia Zdravie program through 2030, targeting oncology, cardiology, and neurology to reduce preventable deaths by over five percent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakia-allocates-68-million-euros-to-misia-zdravie-health-program --- Cite as: Slovak healthcare funding and research initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-healthcare-funding-and-research-initiatives