Slovak state hospitals accumulate debt exceeding one billion euros

Slovak state hospitals have accumulated debt surpassing one billion euros, creating a significant financial crisis in the country's public healthcare system. The massive debt burden has been primarily attributed to memoranda signed in 2022 and 2024, which appear to have contributed to the deteriorating financial situation of these medical facilities. The debt level represents a major challenge for Slovakia's healthcare infrastructure, as state hospitals form the backbone of the country's public medical services, providing essential care to millions of citizens across the nation.