AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEmergency Care Reform (Sarajevo Canton): Sarajevo Canton introduced a protocol on urgent patient care that maps the full emergency path—from first contact and stabilization to transport and final treatment—aiming to speed up and clarify responsibilities across primary, secondary and tertiary health services. Sexual Violence Support (Sarajevo): The General Hospital “Prim. Dr. Abdulah Nakaš” opened Bosnia’s first outpatient clinic for clinical treatment in rape cases, offering medical care, psychological and social support, forensic processing, and coordinated action with police and prosecutors in one place to reduce repeated trauma. Aging & Longevity (UN): The UN marked International Day of Older Persons with a push to rethink systems for longer lives, calling for healthier, fairer and financially secure environments that protect dignity as populations age. Public Health & Social Protection (FBiH): Bosnia’s Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Policy reported expanded support from 2023–2026, including child allowances, caregiver support, pensions, disability and war-victim rights, and new social services. Medical Innovation (Prostate Cancer): Medicana highlighted robot-assisted prostate surgery, citing a 2026 review of 27 studies that found lower transfusion rates and shorter hospital stays versus open surgery. Health System Procurement (Emergency Vehicles): A framework agreement for the Ministry of Health to procure up to 148 ambulances via Alta Leasing was reported, with discussion around pricing and spending limits. Legacy of Wartime Medicine (Sarajevo): Enes Baralić, co-creator of the “Sarafix” limb-saving external fixator used during the Sarajevo siege, died at 84.
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