Viennese patients flock to the new hospital in Sarajevo - why?

Viennese patients flock to the new hospital in Sarajevo - why?

In recent years, more and more patients from Vienna and other parts of Europe have been treated in Sarajevo. This development is closely related to an exciting cooperation between the Austrian capital and the Bosnian metropolis. In April 2022, the new ASA Hospital opened its gates, which not only offers 180 beds on an area of ​​36,000 square meters, but also ten surgical halls and twelve specialist departments. 15,000 patients were treated in the first six months, which speaks for the high demand. According to MeinDzirk are the reasons for the rush clear advantages: short waiting times, an attractive price catalog and high Professional medical care.

The partnership with the Medical University of Vienna International (MUVI) plays a central role here. Muvi ensures a European supply quality and not only has an international medical director, but also a manager on site. The focus is on training, medical innovation and constant further training of the staff. This ensures a high level of expertise that attracts not only the local population, but also more and more patients from Austria, Germany and other countries with ex-Yugoslav roots.

What does the ASA Hospital make special?

The ASA Hospital has set itself the goal of sustainably improving medical care in Bosnia and Herzegovina. An important aspect of this vision is the creation of around 400 new jobs to counteract the drainage of medical talents. The focus is on innovative training approaches and scientific cooperation with national and international institutes. According to MedUni Vienna, you want to go out standards that have been available in the region so far.

The health system in Bosnia and Herzegovina is characterized by a complex structure with two main titles, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the Republika SRPSKA. In addition to this federal system, 13 health insurance companies and 14 ministries are responsible for the health sector, which does not exactly simplify the regulation and provision of health services. Nevertheless, the public health expenditure gives a promising outlook: they not only exceed the average in Southeast Europe, but even the EU average, reports EuroHealthhobservatory .

The current health situation in Bosnia also shows a high burden of non-transferable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases and strokes that have increased in recent years. Tobacco consumption is also a serious health problem, which makes the need for an improved health system more and more visible.

The combination of medical progress and the international partnership with institutions such as the MedUni Vienna could not only contribute to improving the health of people in Sarajevo and the surrounding area, but also further increasing the attractiveness of the city as a health location.