Prof. Dr. Nikola Jankulovski elected president of the Medical Chamber

At a meeting of the Assembly of the Medical Chamber held on 11 November 2026, Prof. Dr. Nikola Jankulovski was elected president of the professional organization that represents physicians across the country. Dr. Idriz Orana was chosen as deputy‑president.

Also elected at the session were three vice‑presidents: Dr. Biljana Petkovska Ognjanova as vice‑president for primary health care, Dr. Lenche Neloska as vice‑president for secondary health care and Dr. Risto Todorov as vice‑president for tertiary health care.

“Being at the head of the Medical Chamber is a great honor and an even greater responsibility. My focus will be on protecting and advancing the rights and status of all doctors in our country, improving transparency in the Chamber's work and digitization of processes, actively involving the Chamber in drafting legal solutions in the field of health and through new functional solutions to contribute to creating better working conditions for doctors and treatment for patients,” said Prof. Dr. Nikola Jankulovski.

Professional background

Prof. Dr. Nikola Jankulovski is a noted subspecialist in abdominal surgery and a long‑standing full professor at the Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty in Skopje. He serves as director of the University Clinic for Digestive Surgery, has been dean of the Medical Faculty in Skopje for two terms and has twice served as rector of Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje.

The Chamber’s leadership change places an experienced academic and manager at its helm; members and outside observers say attention will turn quickly to priorities the new team named during the session, including transparency, digitalisation and stronger involvement in health‑law drafting. The election took place on 11 November 2026.

Photo: press material from the event