The Association of Children and Youth with Diabetes in Zenica-Doboj Canton, with the support of the Ministry of Health of Zenica-Doboj Canton, organized a conference entitled “Diabetes: where are we today?”, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day. The event was held in the “Zenica” hotel, with the presence of the Minister of Health, dr. Aida Salčinović, representative of health institutions, experts and patient associations.
As part of the conference, doctors from the Zenica Cantonal Hospital and representatives of the Health Insurance Institute discussed current challenges in the treatment of diabetes, the availability of orthopedic aids, and future steps towards improving health care. Special focus is placed on the importance of prevention, education and institutional support for patient associations.
– Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases today. More and more people are living with diabetes, and many are still unaware that they have it. This obliges us to act – systematically, decisively and in solidarity – said Minister Salčinović, stressing that World Diabetes Day is not just a date on the calendar, but an invitation to daily commitment to health. She also emphasized the importance of joint action in the fight against diabetes.
The Ministry of Health provides full support when it comes to education, prevention and treatment of diabetes, through activities carried out through the essential list of medicines and the Institute of Health Insurance.
This year, public calls were also published for the allocation of funds to associations that bring together patients, with the aim of educating, empowering and improving work in the community.
World Diabetes Day, celebrated annually on November 14, is an opportunity for the community to connect, educate and support people living with this chronic disease.
One of the conclusions of the conference is that significant progress can be achieved through the joint action and cooperation of the profession, patient associations and institutions, which in this way show that they are with the sick and that they listen to the needs of citizens, especially children and young people.
