Summary: Croatia’s Minister of Health Arrested, Dismissed from Position

Croatia’s Prime Minister, Andrej Plenković, has dismissed Minister of Health, Vili Beroš, following his arrest. The government announced that Dr Irena Hrstić will manage the Ministry of Health until a new minister is appointed. USKOK, an anti-corruption office, initiated an operation against Beroš and several others suspected of corruption. The allegations involve overpriced purchases of dual microscopes for neurosurgery. USKOK will decide on further action after investigating the accused, and plans to inform the public in due course.