AUTHOR'S NOTICE: Essential medicines are drastically cheaper - the government bears the cost
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić announced that certain important medications will become significantly cheaper starting from now. The measure involves new drugs that require a prescription, which citizens will be able to purchase at much lower prices. These include oral anticoagulants for blood thinning and heart weakness treatments. Previously, these medications cost between 2,500 and 4,500 dinars, but they will now range from 1,650 to 1,800 dinars. Medications for blood clotting were previously priced between 1,700 and 6,000 dinars, but will now be available at a maximum of 1,100 dinars, with some at 750 dinars. Vučić emphasized that this is a permanent measure and noted an initial cost of 34 million euros. He mentioned purchasing medications from Astrazeneca and signing agreements for ten new diseases, including cancer treatments for breast, lung, bladder, liver, bile ducts, and ovarian cancers. The article also briefly mentions Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has accepted an ultimatum.
Predsednik Srbije Aleksandar Vučić predstavio je nedavnog dana detaljan ekonomski plan koji uključuje investicije u zdravstveni sistem, posebno u oblasti onkologije. U toku svojih izjava, Vučić je naglasio da su razgovarali sa američkom farmaceutskom kompanijom MSD o zaključivanju posebnog ugovora za dobavljanje novih lekova. Ove lekove, koji su ogroman finansijski trošak – oko 100 miliona evra tokom tri godine, predstavljaju značajan korak ka unapređenju zdravstvenog sistema u Republici Srbiji. Lekovi su namenjeni ličenju tri vrste rakije: karcinoma dojke, karcinoma pluća i melanoma, a u prvoj fazi će se proširiti na deset dodatnih indikacija, uključujući različite lokalizacije malignih tumora.
U toku razgovora, Vučić je takođe objasnio da će država preuzeti trošak novih lekova, što će omogućiti građanima da kupuju te lekove jeftinije. Prethodno su lekovi bili dostupni samo na specifičnim uslovima, a sada će biti dostupni na receptu. Na primer, lekovi za srčanu insuficijenciju i slabost srca, koji su bili dostupni po ceni od 2.500 do 4.500 dinara, sada će biti dostupni po ceni od 1.650 do 1.800 dinara. Lekovi za zgrušavanje krvi, koji su bili dostupni po ceni od 1.700 do 6.000 dinara, sada će biti dostupni po ceni od 1.100 dinara, a najmanje od 750 dinara. Ove promene su deo trajne mere koja će trajati od sada pa zauvek, i koštit će državi oko 34 miliona evra.
Vučić je takođe naglasio važnost mobilnih ambulanata u procesu detektovanja raka na ranom stadiju. U toku obilaska mobilne ambulante u Senjskom Rudniku, predsednik je primio 35 lica, od kojih je poslao dvoje starih osoba na dalje lečenje. U toku tog obilaska, su otkriveni neki značajni slučajevi, što je pokazalo koliko su važne ove ambulante za preventivu i brzo otkrivanje bolesti. Vučić je objasnio da je cilj da se mobilne ambulante rasporedi po opštinskoj teritoriji, tako da svaka treća opština ima pristup takvim uslugama, a kasnije će se proširiti i do seljačke zajednice. Ove ambulante će biti u upotrebi od 27. aprila, dok će lekovi od AstraZeneki biti dostupni od novembra ove godine.
U vezi sa ovim informacijama, Vučić je takođe objavio snimak iz svog obilaska mobilne ambulante na Instagramu, gde je naglasio da ne postoji ništa važnije od borbe za ljude. U toku obilaska, predsednik je izrazio svoju podršku za zdravstveni sistem i naglasio da je važno da se građani osposobimo za bolje zdravlje. Takođe je objavio da će predstaviti paket novih mera za poboljšanje životnog standarda građana, što će uključivati i dalje investicije u zdravstveni sistem i infrastrukturu. Ove mera će biti predstavljene u Palati Srbija, a predsednik je naglasio da će pročitati hiljadu poruka koje su građani ostavili na listićima koji su popunili na skupu „Srbija – jedna porodica“.
Na skupu „Srbija – jedna porodica“, koji je održan 27. juna, predsednik je objavio snimak najveće trobojke, gde je napisao: „Mi smo jedna porodica, mi smo Srbija!“. Skup je bio istorijski, jer je uključivao 207.000 ljudi, što je dosad najveći broj ljudi koji su se okupili u Srbiji. Predsednik je takođe najavio da će uskoro podneti ostavku, a da će predložiti da se lista SNS na predstojećim izborima zove „Ujedinjena Srbija“. Ovo je bio jedan od ključnih momenta skupa, gde je predsednik naglasio važnost unifikacije i zajedničkog cilja za budućnost Srbije.
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President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, announced a new economic plan during a speech from the Presidency, highlighting discussions with pharmaceutical companies regarding specialized agreements. He emphasized negotiations with the company MSD, which would cost the state 100 million euros over three years, describing these investments as significant contributions to healthcare and patient well-being. Vučić mentioned that the drugs, which are American-made, will treat six different indications within cancer types including breast cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma, with plans to expand treatment options to ten more cancer locations. The initiative includes mobile clinics that have already begun operations, with initial treatments expected to start in November and full implementation by April 27.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the discussion around healthcare investment as a positive step for national welfare, emphasizing the significance of the financial commitment and the benefits to citizens. While the content is factual, the emphasis on the importance of these measures and the portrayal of the state
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić announced that certain important medications will become significantly cheaper starting from now. The measure involves new drugs that require a prescription, which citizens will be able to purchase at much lower prices. These include oral anticoagulants for blood thinning and heart weakness treatments. Previously, these medications cost between 2,500 and 4,500 dinars, but they will now range from 1,650 to 1,800 dinars. Medications for blood clotting were previously priced between 1,700 and 6,000 dinars, but will now be available at a maximum of 1,100 dinars, with some at 750 dinars. Vučić emphasized that this is a permanent measure and noted an initial cost of 34 million euros. He mentioned purchasing medications from Astrazeneca and signing agreements for ten new diseases, including cancer treatments for breast, lung, bladder, liver, bile ducts, and ovarian cancers. The article also briefly mentions Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has accepted an ultimatum.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the announcement by President Vučić as a significant national achievement, emphasizing the reduction in medication costs as a major benefit to citizens. It highlights the state's role in lowering drug prices and improving healthcare access, using positive language such as 'trajna'
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić posted a video on his official Instagram account highlighting efforts to improve healthcare access by deploying mobile clinics in rural areas, emphasizing the importance of 'fighting for people.' He stated that ensuring medical services reach all municipalities, especially those lacking doctors, is a top priority. Vučić also announced plans to present a new package of measures aimed at improving citizens' quality of life later that day. Additionally, he mentioned that he has not yet received reports on over 60,000 citizen feedback forms collected during a recent national gathering, but intends to review at least 1,000 messages personally. During the event, Vučić emphasized unity under the slogan 'Srbija – jedna porodica' (Serbia – one family), and announced plans for his ruling SNS party to run under the name 'Ujedinjena Srbija' (United Serbia) in upcoming elections.
Bias read (Center): The article presents Vučić’s public statements and announcements without overtly positive or negative framing. It includes both his emphasis on healthcare initiatives and his political moves regarding election strategies, maintaining a balanced portrayal of his actions and intentions. The tone does
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