Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date founded: 2015
Region covered:
Date founded: 2015
Region covered:
There are two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republic of Srpska and Federation. Although the healthcare systems in the Republic of Srpska and the Federation function differently and we operate primarily in the Republic of Srpksa, the Association does its best to help all people who come to us, whichever part of the country they are from.
Address:
Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske (UKC RS)
Udruženje oboljelih od ALS
Ulica 12 beba bb
Banja Luka 78000
Republic of Srpska
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The ALS Association of Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina Activities
- Provide patient/client information
- Advocacy
- Build awareness of ALS
- Government relations
- Advocate for insurance coverage of medication and medical treatment
- Cooperation with institutions and organizations in the health and social fields
- Organize fundraising events to obtain necessary medical equipment like non-invasive ventilators
- Acquiring donations, legacy and heritages
- Organize community educational programmes
- Make use of mass media to arouse public concern on the needs of patients and carers
Contacts
- Aleksandra Dominović-Kovačević, MD, PhD