Part of the Federal Councils of Kresimiria.
The Council for Health is the federal executive department responsible for public health, medical infrastructure, and pharmaceutical regulation within the Divine Republic of Kresimiria.
It operates the State Medical Service (SMS), the unified healthcare provider that owns and manages all public hospitals and clinics in the country. The Kresimirian Constitution guarantees universal healthcare and broad bodily autonomy rights, and the Council is frequently praised for its well-functioning system: world-class, cutting-edge facilities in the capital Sinj and the industrial hub Novi Otonik, and high-functioning systems even in the rural north and south.
Under the current administration of Ari Stov, the Council has integrated deeply with the KresiX digital ecosystem, mandating the use of digital biometric health records for all citizens.
Mandate and Powers
The Council’s authority stems from the 1921 Constitution:
- Article 23: Guarantees the “preservation of life and the alleviation of suffering” as a duty of the state.
- Article 31: Mandates the provision of safe access to reproductive healthcare (including abortion), a progressive clause that puts the Council in frequent ideological conflict with the religious hardliners of the Sons of Kresimir.
Responsibilities
- Hospital Management: Direct administration of the 12 “Great Hospitals” (one in each district capital plus two in Sinj).
- Pharmaceutical Monopoly: The Council sets price controls on all drugs and is the sole legal importer of foreign medicine.
- Medical Licensing: It accredits all doctors and nurses. Degrees are typically recognized from Sinj University (Medical School) and VCU (Nursing/Admin).
Following the passage of the 2023 Harm Reduction Act, the Council was tasked with establishing and managing “Safe Presence Centers” across the Republic. These facilities provide supervised drug consumption rooms, free Naloxone, and sexual health services, marking a significant expansion of the Council’s public health mandate.
History
The Hygiene Crusades (1921–1950)
In the early Republic, the Council was quasi-military. Its primary focus was eradicating typhus and cholera left over from the Vosti era. “Hygiene Battalions” were deployed to rural villages to enforce sanitation standards, often burning down buildings deemed unsalvageable.
The Sanjakorin Nationalization (1980s–1990s)
Under Ljubo Sanjakorin, healthcare was central to the “Statist-Labor” platform. The Health Services Act of 1990 nationalized the remaining private clinics that served the aristocracy, integrating them into the SMS. This era saw the construction of massive concrete hospitals in industrial zones, cementing Blue Dawn support among factory workers.
The Digital Era (2013–Present)
Under the guidance of Ari Stov, the Council launched KresiMed in 2015. This initiative digitized all patient records, making them accessible only via the KresiX National App.
- Efficiency: The system reduced wait times in Sinj.
- Surveillance: Privacy advocates note that the CIA has “read-only” access to KresiMed, allowing state security to flag citizens with “suspicious injuries” (often used to track AFIM militants or protesters injured by police).
The Two-Tier System
Despite the constitutional promise of equality, the Council is accused of maintaining a geographic hierarchy of care.
The “Gold Zone” (Districts I, II, IX)
Hospitals in Sinj, Novi Otonik, and Kromine are well-funded and equipped with modern technology supplied by YakaSys and Otonik Ordnance (which produces medical lasers and scanners). High-ranking party officials and civil servants receive “Priority Cards,” granting them expedited treatment.
The “Grey Zone” (Districts IV, VI, VIII)
In the northern districts, the Council relies on a network of small, underfunded clinics.
- The “Flying Doctors”: Due to the rugged terrain of Viskogorje, the Council operates a fleet of helicopter ambulances. However, budget cuts in 2012 reduced the fleet size, a key factor in the rise of Senator Chwa Spas (a former doctor), who campaigned on the “death of rural healthcare.”
The “Restricted Zone” (District X)
In Moraviskameja, healthcare is securitized.
- Blockades: Medical supplies entering the district require CIA clearance to ensure they are not diverted to AFIM. This frequently leads to shortages of painkillers and antibiotics in Brod Moravice.
- The BLF Response: The BLF operates a parallel, semi-legal network of community clinics funded by donations, further undermining the state’s legitimacy in the south.
Controversies
The 2014 Earthquake Failure
During the 2014 Sprodvice Earthquakes, the Council for Health failed to mobilize field hospitals for 48 hours, citing “safety concerns” for its staff. This delay forced the BLF to organize their own relief, humiliating the central government.
The Otonik Contract
The Council has an exclusive contract with Krasja to manufacture ambulances (the Krasja Spasitelj). Critics in the CRF allege the contract is overpriced and that the vehicles are prone to mechanical failure in the mountains, a result of the state monopoly preventing competition.