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Gašić at VMA: Nurses and technicians are the foundation and pillar of military healthcare
Minister of Defense Bratislav Gašić attended the ceremony marking the International Day of Nursing at the Military Medical Academy in Belgrade and emphasized that the celebration of Nursing Day at an institution that uniquely combines military discipline and medical excellence is an opportunity to reflect with deep respect on the important role that nurses and technicians have in the defense system, but also in the entire healthcare system of our country.
TL;DR
- Minister of Defense Bratislav Gašić attended the International Day of Nursing ceremony at the Military Medical Academy (VMA).
- Gašić highlighted the essential role of nurses and technicians in the defense and national healthcare systems.
- He announced plans for continued investment in military healthcare, focusing on human and material resources.
- Future initiatives include strengthening military healthcare capacities, improving working conditions, and enhancing healthcare quality.
- The re-establishment of the VMA's Higher Medical School was proposed to further strengthen military healthcare.
- A public competition for the recruitment of doctors and medical technicians will be announced.
- The 'Nurse of the Year' medal 'Verica Ćorluka' was awarded to Olivera Marjanović for her dedication and contributions.
- The medal was established in honor of Verica Ćorluka, a former head nurse at VMA.
- Colonel Nenad Perišić, head of VMA, acknowledged the physical and emotional efforts of nurses and technicians.
- Chief Nurse of VMA, Biljana Bradić, stressed the practical importance of nursing skills and decision-making.
- Gifts and awards were presented to distinguished individuals at the VMA.
- International Nurses Day is celebrated worldwide on May 12th, commemorating the birth of Florence Nightingale.