National No Smoking Day is observed annually on January 31 to raise public awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco products. The initiative for this day originated in 1982, led by students of the Faculty of Medicine in Tuzla. At the same time, the Section for the Fight Against Smoking was established, with its mascot,…
A ceremonial reception was held at the University Clinical Center Tuzla to mark the awarding of specialization contracts to a group of young doctors who will continue their professional development at the institution. In his address, the Director of University Clinical Center Tuzla, Prof. Dr. Šekib Umihanić, highlighted the significance of this event for both…
The 16th Tuzla Neurological Meeting will take place in Tuzla from April 24 to 26, 2025. This prestigious event will bring together leading experts in neurology, neurological medicine, and neuroscience to exchange the latest knowledge, experiences, and clinical practices. The theme of this year’s meeting, “Neurology in the 21st Century,” highlights the remarkable advancements in…
The surgical team of pediatric surgeons at the University Clinical Center Tuzla performed endoscopic lung surgery, using the minimally invasive uniportal VATS technique, on a 12-year-old girl. The surgery was performed with the assistance of doctors from the Clinic for Thoracic Surgery at the University Clinical Center Tuzla. The VATS method of Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic…
From January 20 to 26, 2025, we observe European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, an initiative aimed at emphasizing the importance of reproductive health and raising public awareness about prevention, education, and HPV vaccination programs. Cervical cancer is largely preventable, yet it remains a significant health issue. According to public statistics, untreated HPV infection is responsible…