The results of the Phase 1 of the Strengthening of Nursing in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project were presented at a conference that was held in Banjaluka from 22 - 23 November 2017. The conference was hosted by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the Republika Srpska.

The conference focused on the nursing needs and challenges in BiH, trends in the nursing profession, results achieved thus far in the project Phase 1 (2012-2017) and plans for the project Phase 2.

The conference was attended by nearly 170 attendees – representatives of BiH health and educational institutions and facilities, nursing organizations, patient associations, international development agencies active in BiH and guests from the region.

Over the past period, the project supported, among other things, the introduction of community nursing in 10 municipalities: Banja Luka, Bijeljina, Prijedor, Brcko, Tuzla, Odzak, Mostar, Mostar Old Town, Tomislavgrad and Livno. A total of 195 nurses, who provided community nursing care services to more than 67.000 persons during the last couple of years, were educated and equipped. Nursing standard operating procedures (SOPs) were developed and officially adopted. They are already implemented at 31 PHCCs and enable a more efficient and better quality of nurses' work with patients. The project also supported the revision of curricula at four public nursing faculties in accordance with international standards, and equipped 8 faculties with modern equipment for clinical practical training.

From December 2017 starts the second project phase that is planned to last for four years. Activities intented to improve and strengthen the profession and work of nurses will continue, aiming to improve the health of BiH population.

Additional information:

Video materials produced within the Strengthening Nursing in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project - Link
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