Albanian doctors’ association opposes Medical Chamber elections in North Macedonia: Deputy chairman does not represent us

The Association of Albanian Doctors in Macedonia has expressed dissatisfaction with the way the governing bodies of the Medical Chamber of Macedonia were formed. It says the wishes and representation of the Albanian doctors it represents were not respected at the inaugural meeting.

In its statement, the association said that neither the deputy chairman nor the elected member of the Executive Board represents it. It said they have no mandate to express the positions or wishes of Albanian doctors.

The association also opposes the selection of delegates through lists, saying that the provisions of the Statute and the principle of 20% representation were not applied. It claims that this principle was not respected during the election of the Chamber’s governing bodies either, and that Albanian doctors were therefore not adequately represented.

According to the association, implementation of the Statute, fair representation and equality in decision-making are fundamental conditions for the democratic and institutional functioning of the Medical Chamber.

It said it would use all legal steps and mechanisms available to it, including initiating proceedings before the Administrative Court. According to the statement, the aim is to identify and establish the violations committed during the process and seek protection of Albanian doctors’ representation rights.

Yesterday, the Medical Chamber of Macedonia elected Nikolla Jankullovski as its new chairman and Idriz Orana as deputy chairman.