Romanian Deputy State Secretary Raed Arafat Resigns Over Healthcare Bill

Romanian Health Ministry deputy secretary of state Raed Arafat has resigned Tuesday, displeased with the emergency care provisions of Romania’s new healthcare bill.

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Raed Arafat will hold a news conference at 1 p.m..

His decision was triggered by disputes with President Traian Basescu and Health Ministry officials over the new draft law aimed to reform the healthcare system.

Syrian-born Arafat was appointed Health Ministry deputy state secretary on August 23, 2007.

He is the founder of the mobile emergency rescue service SMURD.

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