Resolution on the National Health Care Plan in Slovenia 2026–2035: "With responsibility and cooperation to better treatment outcomes".

This Resolution outlines the core principles, key performance indicators, structural challenges, and policy priorities intended to guide public health development. The foundation of the Resolution rests on principles of universal access, solidarity, equality, and quality care for all residents. It highlights five main policy priorities for the coming decade: strengthening system resilience and financial sustainability, promoting healthy longevity, accelerating digital health solutions, cultivating a safety-oriented clinical culture, and reducing the environmental footprint of healthcare operations.
Slovenia demonstrates strong outcomes in baseline population health indicators, with overall life expectancy exceeding 81 years and healthy life years remaining above European averages. The Resolution notes significant progress in narrowing health disparities between socioeconomic groups and maintaining low maternal and infant mortality rates. Preventive pediatric care and self-reported mental health outcomes also rank favorably in international comparisons.
Despite positive health metrics, the healthcare system faces critical pressures. Structural challenges include physician shortages, a declining interest in medical professions, and long patient waiting times for specialist services. Demographic aging poses an additional demand, as a rising proportion of residents aged 65 and older increases the prevalence of chronic illnesses requiring ongoing management.
To address these demands, the Resolution calls for targeted interventions in system capacity, workforce retention, primary care prevention, and infrastructure modernization. The Resolution uses monitoring indicators, health promotion programs, and environmental management strategies to track operational progress across Slovenia’s healthcare institutions through 2035.