The integration of emergency services with other types of health system activities is absolutely necessary, as "these do not work separately," Health Minister Alexandru Rafila told a news conference on Thursday, held at the Bucharest-Ilfov Ambulance Service (SABIF) headquarters, Agerpres reports.
He said he publicly acknowledged the merits of DSU head Raed Arafat, who had done an "excellent" job in organizing emergency medical services, but that they "should be integrated" at the level of the Ministry of Health.