As part of continuous efforts to improve the conditions for the treatment of the youngest patients, the dairy kitchen at the Clinic for Children’s Disases of the University Clinical Center Tuzla has been renovated. The project was realized thanks to the exceptional cooperation with MFS EMMAUS, which took on the responsibility of renovating the space, with the help of donations from friends and donors, among which The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stands out.
“We realized how important it is to provide adequate nutrition to the youngest patients, and therefore we quickly collected the necessary funds and began the renovation of this kitchen, which we proudly handed over for use today. We hope that this will facilitate the quality of nutrition, and therefore the stay of children at the clinic. We are happy to be part of such a noble initiative,” emphasized Aldijana Mrkanović, PR of MFS EMMAUS.
Marty Stafford, Director of LDS Charity, emphasized the significance of this project, particularly after visiting the departments of the Clinic for Children’s Diseases.
“Our organization, which carries out humanitarian projects across Bosnia and Herzegovina, is proud to be part of this collaboration. We have great confidence in MFS EMMAUS, with whom we have successfully implemented numerous initiatives. We hope that the renovated kitchen will fulfill its purpose and contribute to improving the health and well-being of the children staying at the clinic,” said Marty Stafford, Director of LDS Charity for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia.
Pediatric nurse Hasija Isić highlighted the critical role of hygiene and epidemiological protocols in pediatric care. Given her close work with the dairy kitchen, she emphasized that this renovation will greatly benefit patients while also significantly easing the workload of the staff at the Clinic for Children’s Diseases.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lejla Osmančević, Head of the Clinic for Children’s Diseases at the University Clinical Center Tuzla, underscored the exceptional importance of the renovated dairy kitchen, particularly in meeting the specific nutritional needs of children with various health conditions.
“Every day, up to 70 patients are cared for in the pediatric department, where between 40 and 60 dairy meals, along with the same number of pureed meals, are prepared for newborns and young children. These meals are carefully adapted to different medical conditions and are essential for children with specific health concerns, including hemato-oncological patients, adolescents, children with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, as well as those with diabetes, celiac disease, and other dietary-sensitive conditions,” explained Dr. Osmančević.
The Director of the Tuzla Clinical Center, Prof. Dr. Šekib Umihanić, expressed his gratitude for the generous support, emphasizing that this project will greatly enhance the quality of nutrition and create better conditions for children receiving treatment at the Clinic for Children’s Diseases.
