health
March 17, 2026
Vučić: I came only for you
During his visit to Bajina Bašta today, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić also visited the Knežević family home, with whom he discussed living conditions, state support, and the treatment of their youngest child.
TL;DR
- President Aleksandar Vučić visited the Knežević family in Bajina Bašta.
- The family's youngest son, Andrija (8), suffers from Moyamoya disease (MMD) and is being treated in Switzerland at the state's expense.
- Over 260,000 Swiss francs have been spent on Andrija's treatment so far, with additional funds secured for future stages.
- The father, Milija Knežević, stated that state assistance has been crucial, as they could not afford the treatment alone.
- Andrija has undergone several surgeries, with the next one scheduled in a month and a half, aiming to be the last.
- Serbia's budget for treating rare diseases in 2026 is 10.2 billion dinars, a significant increase from 2012.
- The number of treated patients for rare diseases has grown from eight to 930, covering 41 different conditions.
- Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare cerebrovascular disorder affecting arteries at the base of the brain, often treated surgically with better outcomes in children.
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