Yearly Archives: 2025

Professor Dr. Ervin Alibegović Delivers Invited Lecture at International Symposium on Colon Cancer in Osijek

An international symposium on colon cancer was held in Osijek, bringing together experts to discuss the latest scientific findings and multidisciplinary approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Among the invited speakers was Professor Dr. Ervin Alibegović, Assistant Director for Teaching and Scientific Research at the University Clinical Center Tuzla, specialist in internal medicine, and gastroenterologist. The…

World Tuberculosis Day: The Vital Role of Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment

On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, observed on March 24, Dr. Abdulah Redžepagić, specialist in pneumophthisiology and head of the Tuberculosis Department at the Pulmonary Diseases Clinic of the University Clinical Center Tuzla, highlights the importance of raising awareness about this infectious disease, which remains a significant public health challenge. “Tuberculosis has existed since…

March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day: Strengthening Support, Empowering Lives

Down Syndrome International has officially designated March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day to raise awareness and promote inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome. The date March 21 (3/21) was chosen symbolically, representing the three copies of the 21st chromosome, which is the genetic characteristic of Down syndrome. The goal of this global observance is…

UKC Tuzla Neurology Clinic Announces Activities for World Epilepsy Support Day

The Clinic for Neurology at the University Clinical Center (UKC) Tuzla, the only official ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Purple Day, will once again organize a series of activities to mark World Epilepsy Support Day this year. At today’s press conference, participants discussed epilepsy as a medical condition, its diagnosis, treatment options, and the…

Another Recognition for the Piljić Method

Renowned Bosnian and Herzegovinian scientist and expert in cardiovascular surgery, Prof. Dr. Dragan Piljić, Primarius, Professor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tuzla, and Head of the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, UKC Tuzla, continues to achieve remarkable success. His groundbreaking work has once again been recognized…