International Cooperation Between UKC Tuzla and Medical Park Group: Advanced Training in Interventional Radiology

Following a series of working meetings between representatives of the Turkish medical group Medical Park and the Director of the University Clinical Center Tuzla (UKC Tuzla), Prof. Dr. Šekib Umihanić, the implementation of the Agreement on Professional Cooperation and Medical Staff Education has officially commenced. The activities defined by the Agreement aim to strengthen the…

A Systemic Advancement in the Quality of Practical Training at UKC Tuzla Through Certified Mentors

The University Clinical Center Tuzla (UKC Tuzla) actively participated in the project “Training for Practical Training Mentors at Business Entities,” implemented by the Cantonal Chamber of Commerce of Tuzla. UKC Tuzla’s involvement in this initiative represents a significant step forward in strengthening the quality and consistency of practical training for students of secondary medical schools.…

Cervical Cancer Is Preventable: HPV Vaccination and Regular Gynecological Checkups as Key Preventive Measures

Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern, and alarming data from the Tuzla Canton show that insufficient use of regular gynecological examinations, Pap smears, and HPV screening often leads to late diagnosis of a disease that is, in fact, entirely preventable. Speaking about prevention, the Assistant Director for Medical Affairs of the University Clinical…

Kidney Transplant Successfully Performed at UKC Tuzla

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the transplant team of the University Clinical Center Tuzla (UKC Tuzla) successfully performed a related kidney transplant. The transplantation was carried out through coordinated multidisciplinary collaboration involving surgeons and operating room staff from the Clinic of Urology; anesthesiologists and anesthetists from the Clinic of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation; as well as…