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21/11/2025

Jutros je u jutarnjem programu TVSA stručnjak SZO-a dr. Mirza Palo govorio o novoobjavljenom Vodiču za zdravu ishranu odraslih, koji je razvio Zavod za javno zdravstvo Federacije BiH uz podršku SZO-a i FAO-a u BiH.

Vodič pruža jasne, naučno utemeljene preporuke koje pomažu odraslima da donose zdravije prehrambene odluke, unaprijede svakodnevne navike u ishrani i spriječe bolesti povezane s nepravilnom ishranom.

Ključne poruke istaknute u intervjuu uključuju:
• Praktične korake za odabir zdravijih namirnica u svakodnevnom životu
• Ulogu uravnotežene ishrane u prevenciji nezaraznih bolesti
• Načine na koje vodič mogu koristiti pojedinci, porodice, edukatori i donosioci odluka

SZO s ponosom podržava ovaj važni resurs usmjeren na unapređenje zdravlja i dobrobiti zajednica širom Federacije BiH.

Vodič je dostupan na ovom linku: https://shorturl.at/QTDFQ



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This morning on TVSA’s morning show, WHO expert Dr Mirza Palo talked the newly released Guide for Healthy Nutrition of Adults, developed by the Institute of Public Health of the Federation of BiH with support from WHO and FAO BiH.

The guide provides clear, evidence-based recommendations to help adults make healthier food choices, improve daily eating habits, and prevent diet-related chronic diseases.

Key messages highlighted in the interview included:
• Practical steps for choosing healthier foods in everyday life
• The role of balanced nutrition in preventing NCDs
• How the new guide can be used by individuals, families, educators and decision-makers

WHO is proud to support this important resource aimed at improving the health and well-being of communities across the Federation of BiH.

Download the Guide here: https://shorturl.at/QTDFQ

18/11/2025

Ove sedmice zemlje širom svijeta obilježavaju Svjetsku sedmicu podizanja svijesti o antimikrobnoj rezistenciji (WAAW) — globalnu inicijativu pod vodstvom SZO s ciljem jačanja svijesti o alarmantnoj prijetnji koju predstavlja AMR i promicanja odgovorne upotrebe antibiotika u zdravlju ljudi, životinja i okoliša.

Na panel-diskusiji koju je organizirala Agencija za sigurnost hrane BiH, ekspert SZO dr. Mirza Palo dao je svoj doprinos razgovoru o jačanju nadzora, promicanju racionalne upotrebe antibiotika i unapređenju pristupa “Jedno zdravlje” radi zaštite zdravlja ljudi, životinja i ekosistema.

Zajedno možemo spriječiti infekcije otporne na lijekove i zaštititi djelotvornost lijekova koji spašavaju živote.

Koristite antibiotike odgovorno. Djelujmo sada kako bismo zaustavili AMR.



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This week, countries around the world mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) — a global initiative led by WHO to raise awareness about the alarming threat of AMR and promote responsible use of antibiotics across human, animal, and environmental health.

In a panel discussion organized by the Food Safety Agency of BiH, WHO expert Dr. Mirza Palo contributed to the dialogue on strengthening surveillance, promoting prudent antibiotic use, and advancing a One Health approach to protect the health of people, animals, and ecosystems.

Together, we can prevent drug-resistant infections and safeguard the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.

Use antibiotics wisely. Act now to stop AMR.

07/11/2025

Zaštitite sebe i svoje najmilije od sezonske gripe!

Danas je SZO u Bosni i Hercegovini, u saradnji sa Zavod za javno zdravstvo Federacije BiH, organizirao vakcinaciju protiv gripe za sve zaposlenike UN-a i njihove porodice. Vakcinacija je jednostavan i efikasan način da se spriječi gripa i njene komplikacije.

Dajući lični primjer, Specijalni predstavnik WHO-a Erwin Cooreman, rezidentni predstavnika UNDP-a Renaud Meyer i šef kancelarije UNICEF Bosna i Hercegovina Marc Lucet zasukali su rukave i vakcinisali se! Pratimo njihov primjer i stavimo zdravlje na prvo mjesto.

Zaštitite se ove sezone gripe!



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Protect yourself and your loved ones from seasonal flu!

Today, WHO in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Institute for Public Health of the Federation of BiH, organized flu shots for all UN employees and their family members. Vaccination is a simple and effective way to prevent flu and its complications.

Leading by example, WHO Special Representative Erwin Cooreman, UNDP Resident Representative Renaud Meyer and UNICEF Representative Marc Lucet, literally rolled up their sleeves and got vaccinated too! Let's follow their lead and prioritize our health.

Stay protected this flu season!

06/11/2025

Od klinike do zajednice: Primarna zdravstvena zaštita između izazova i rješenja

Kako učiniti zdravstvenu zaštitu više usmjerenom na ljude, prevenciju i zajednicu? To su bila ključna pitanja o kojima se razgovaralo na trodnevnoj radionici „Od klinike do zajednice: Primarna zdravstvena zaštita između izazova i rješenja“, održanoj od 4. do 6. novembra 2025. godine u Sarajevu.

Radionicu je organizovalo Ministarstvo zdravstva Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine uz podršku Svjetske banke, a okupila je stručnjake iz entitetskih, kantonalnih i općinskih zdravstvenih vlasti, kao i partnere, uključujući Evropsku uniju, Švicarsku agenciju za razvoj i saradnju, UNICEF, UNFPA i Svjetsku zdravstvenu organizaciju (SZO), s ciljem unapređenja transformacije primarne zdravstvene zaštite u Bosni i Hercegovini.

💬 Erwin Cooreman, specijalni predstavnik SZO u BiH, istakao je da je održivo ulaganje u primarnu zdravstvenu zaštitu „najpametnija investicija koju jedna zemlja može napraviti“, jer donosi značajne koristi u vidu boljih zdravstvenih ishoda, smanjenih bolničkih troškova i jačanja zajednica.

Radionica je bila fokusirana i na izradu mapa p**a za pilot intervencije koje su imale za cilj promociju zdravlja i prevenciju bolesti kroz tekući projekat reforme primarne zdravstvene zaštite koji zajednički podržavaju SZO i EU, zasnovan na iskustvima s nedavnih studijskih posjeta Sloveniji i evropskim dobrim praksama.

Zajedno sa svojim partnerima, SZO je nastavila pružati podršku Bosni i Hercegovini u izgradnji snažnijih, pravednijih i na ljude usmjerenih zdravstvenih sistema.



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From Clinic to Community: Primary Health Care Between Challenges and Solutions

How can we make health care more people-centred, preventive, and community-driven? These were the key questions discussed at the three-day workshop “From Clinic to Community: Primary Health Care Between Challenges and Solutions,” held on 4–6 November 2025 in Sarajevo.

Organized by the Ministry of Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with support from the World Bank, the event brought together professionals from entity, cantonal, and municipal health authorities, as well as partners including the European Union, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, UNICEF, UNFPA, and the World Health Organization (WHO), to advance the transformation of primary health care in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

💬 Erwin Cooreman, WHO Special Representative to BiH, emphasized that sustainable investment in primary health care was “the smartest investment a country can make,” yielding significant returns in the form of improved health outcomes, reduced hospital costs, and stronger communities.

The workshop also focused on developing Roadmaps for pilot interventions that promoted health and prevented disease through the ongoing WHO–EU supported primary health care reform project, drawing on insights from recent study visits to Slovenia and European best practices.

Together with its partners, WHO continued to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in building stronger, more equitable, and people-centred health systems.

24/10/2025

Ujedinjene nacije danas obilježavaju 80 godina postojanja! 🇺🇳

Iza UN-a je osam decenija rada za ljude i planetu, za ljudska prava i unapređenje života širom svijeta.

BiH je članica UN-a duže od tri decenije, tokom kojih radimo sa zajednicama i institucijama s ciljem stvarne promjene, za bolji život svih.

Zajedno gradimo bolje sutra! 💙

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20/10/2025

🆕 Objavljen je novi WHO Izvještaj o javnom zdravlju (2025/13)!

Ovo izdanje donosi:
🎀 Mjesec podizanja svijesti o raku dojke
🚬 Upotreba duhana u BiH među najvišima u evropskoj regiji
💊 Upozorenje WHO-a o otpornosti na antibiotike
🧠 Mentalno zdravlje u vanrednim situacijama
💪 Novi podaci o fizičkoj aktivnosti u EU
💉 Savjeti za zaštitu od gripe
💻 Digitalna transformacija za
🫀 BiH obilježava Evropski dan donora organa
🌍 WHO vanredne situacije, nova kolaborativna centra i još mnogo toga!

Saznajte više o ključnim temama koje oblikuju javno zdravlje.

👉 Pročitajte više: https://shorturl.at/TPbeb



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🆕 The latest WHO Public Health Report (2025/13) is out!

This issue covers:
🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month
🚬 To***co use in BiH among the highest in Europe
💊 Rising resistance to antibiotics
🧠 Mental health in emergencies
💪 New data on physical activity across the EU
💉 Influenza protection tips
💻 Digital transformation for
🫀 BiH marks European Organ Donor Day
🌍 WHO emergencies, new collaborating centres, and more!

Explore key updates, insights, and stories shaping public health.

👉 Read more: https://shorturl.at/TPbeb

The Public Health Report is a publication that provides the latest updates and insights on the World Health Organization’s activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European region. It covers diverse health topics, emerging trends, and pressing issues, offering valuable information for professi...

16/10/2025

Antimikrobna rezistencija (AMR) jedan je od najvećih izazova za zdravlje ljudi širom svijeta.

Prema novom izvještaju SZO-a, svaka šesta bakterijska infekcija u 2023. bila je otporna na antibiotike.

Između 2018. i 2023. godine, više od 40% antibiotika izgubilo je djelotvornost protiv uobičajenih infekcija krvi, crijeva, urinarnog trakta i spolno prenosivih infekcija.

U 2021. godini, 7,7 miliona ljudi širom svijeta umrlo je od bakterijskih infekcija.

Rezistencija na lijekove doprinijela je 4,71 milionu smrti, dok je 1,14 miliona direktno uzrokovano otpornim infekcijama.

Koristite antibiotike samo kada ih propiše ljekar i tačno prema uputstvu.



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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to global health.

According to the new WHO report 1 in 6 bacterial infections in 2023 was resistant to antibiotics.

Between 2018 and 2023, over 40% of antibiotics lost effectiveness against common infections, including bloodstream, intestinal, urinary tract, and sexually transmitted infections.

In 2021, 7.7 million people died from bacterial infections.

Drug resistance contributed to 4.71 million deaths, and 1.14 million were directly caused by resistant diseases.

When antibiotics stop working, common infections become deadly.

Use antibiotics only when prescribed and exactly as directed.

Common infections are becoming harder – and sometimes impossible – to treat, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday, as new data show that one in six bacterial infections globally are resistant to standard antibiotics, endangering millions and straining health systems worldwide.

16/10/2025

🚭 Upotreba duhana u Bosni i Hercegovini i dalje je među najvišima u Evropi, istakao je dr. Mirza Palo iz SZO-a u razgovoru za BH Radio 1.

Novi globalni izvještaj SZO pokazuje da svijet sve manje puši — broj korisnika duhana pao je sa 1,38 milijardi (2000.) na 1,2 milijarde (2024.).

Ipak, u Bosni i Hercegovini duhan ostaje ozbiljan javnozdravstveni problem:
➡️ 35,3% odraslih koristi duhan
➡️ 42,2% muškaraca i 29,1% žena puši
➡️ Gotovo četvrtina djece uzrasta 13–15 godina koristi neki oblik duhana

SZO upozorava da duhanska industrija sve agresivnije cilja mlade nove proizvodima s nikotinom. Potrebno je hitno djelovati kako bi se zaštitilo zdravlje ljudi.

Poslušajte ovdje: https://shorturl.at/SC55Q



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🚭 To***co use in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains among the highest in Europe, as discussed by Dr Mirza Palo of WHO for BH Radio 1 program Epicentar.

A new WHO global report shows the world is smoking less — the number of to***co users fell from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024.

Yet, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to***co use continues to pose a serious public health concern:
➡️ 35.3% of adults use to***co
➡️ 42.2% of men and 29.1% of women smoke
➡️ Nearly 1 in 4 children aged 13–15 use some form of to***co product

WHO warns that the to***co industry continues to target young people with new ni****ne products. Governments must act faster and stronger to protect public health.

Listen here: https://shorturl.at/SC55Q

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