EPOS Health Management announced that Dr. Michael Niechzial will leave EPOS Headquarters and no longer be member of the board as Managing Director, effective 30 June, to assume full-time responsibilities as EPOS Team Leader in Algeria. This move reinforces the increasing importance EPOS places in the Mediterranean region, specifically in the area’s hospital reform portfolio.

Dr. Niechzial was appointed to the Board in January 2004 and his extensive experience and steady guidance has contributed to the growth and development of EPOS as the German market leader in donor-financed health care consulting. As Team Leader, Dr. Niechzial will continue to add to EPOS’ progress in delivering modern strategies to meet the challenges of a highly dynamic health sector.

EPOS Health Management is an independent worldwide provider of consulting services in the health sector. Founded in 1985, EPOS is headquartered in Germany and combines internationally recognized expertise with proven technical and management excellence to result in cost-effective solutions for public and private organisations.

Following a participatory approach over the past 25 years, EPOS has implemented more than 370 projects in nearly 75 countries in the areas of: Health Policy and Financing; Integrated Primary Health Care; and Health Facilities and Services. Being part of the GOPA Group, EPOS belongs to one of the strongest consulting groups in Europe.

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