health
March 13, 2026
Lončar: The plan is for everyone on waiting lists to be operated on within the next year to a year and a half
Serbian Minister of Health Zlatibor Lončar stated today that the state's plan is to significantly reduce waiting lists, and this will be achieved by operating on everyone waiting within a year to a year and a half.
TL;DR
- Serbia aims to eliminate surgical waiting lists within 12-18 months.
- Achieving this requires significant funding and extra work from medical staff (evenings, weekends).
- Clear criteria will be established for waiting lists, distinguishing between scheduling, waiting, and priority patients.
- To manage the volume, other clinical centers will assist institutions like the Banjica Orthopedic Institute.
- The system faces challenges including a shortage of at least 100 ambulances and high treatment costs.
- The state is investing in healthcare infrastructure, though comprehensive renovation would cost billions.
- A priority is placed on a positive patient-doctor relationship, with politeness and attentive listening being mandatory.
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