Agenda Profile: Tanel Kiik

Third Reading of the Draft Health Care Act (433 SE)

2024-12-11

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Political Position
Supports the adoption of the Public Health Act and emphasizes the dangers posed by pseudo-medicine. It criticizes politicians who have contributed to the spread of misinformation and demands protection for the public's right to trustworthy healthcare.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrated a deep understanding of healthcare policy and the dangers posed by quackery, citing specific fatalities and the capabilities of the Health Board.
Rhetorical Style
They use strong rhetoric against bogus medicine, and the tone is passionate and protective.
Activity Patterns
He/She delivered a statement regarding the Public Health Act, focusing on the dangers of pseudo-medicine (or quackery). He/She stressed the necessity of protecting evidence-based medicine.
Opposition Stance
He/She criticized EKRE for promoting pseudo-medicine and inciting anti-vaccine sentiment. He/She accused them of irresponsible conduct regarding public health matters.
Collaboration Style
Calls upon all Members of Parliament to support the bill and emphasizes the importance of achieving common goals in the field of public health.
Regional Focus
Insufficient data
Economic Views
Insufficient data
Social Issues
Strongly supports evidence-based medicine and criticizes the proliferation of pseudo-medicine. It emphasizes that health misinformation poses a direct threat to people's lives and health.
Legislative Focus
The speaker is a staunch supporter and active proponent of the Public Health Act draft (433 SE) during its third reading. They stress the significance of the extensive preparatory period for the legislation and endorse its primary objectives: improving population health, extending healthy life years, and preventing health risks. The speaker specifically concentrates on combating pseudo-medicine and health-related misinformation, advocating for the expansion of the Health Board's authority to prohibit dangerous products. They urge all members of parliament to support the bill, underscoring its vital role in safeguarding the life and health of the populace.

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