MOTHER OF SICK GIRL SLAMS CRITICS
'I have to say, in my family, my children and Aleksandar Vučić are there. He is a man who fights for every sick child.'
TL;DR
- Anđela Petrović was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder at age 11, leading to vision problems.
- Her mother, Milijana, spent years seeking a diagnosis and treatment, including abroad.
- Genetic testing revealed Anđela's condition, which causes extreme rarity and vision impairment.
- A medication exists but costs 570,000 euros annually.
- President Aleksandar Vučić and the Fund for Treatment of Children with Rare Diseases provided the necessary funds for Anđela's treatment.
- The medication for Anđela was imported for a year after the commission's approval.
- Milijana expressed gratitude towards President Vučić and the state, criticizing those who question the government's support for sick children.
- Since 2012, 930 children have been treated through the State Fund, compared to zero before that year.