Citizens’ Initiative · Banja Luka
Promises dey return again and again.
Patients still dey wait.
Psychiatry Clinic for Banja Luka
Dem don announce new clinic for years. Reports still describe dilapidated barracks. We connect statements, public roles and later outcomes — so dignified care go get plan, clear people wey responsible and deadline.
Our goal: modern clinic, safe care and clean air.
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According to Blic retrospective report from 2010, dem build the barracks for Obilićevo after the 1969 earthquake. Later, dem treat Psychiatry Clinic patients for some of those buildings.
Na later report talk am; nobody don confirm the exact date wey the Clinic relocate.
Glas Srpske report opening of prefabricated building and Škrbić announcement of funding for clinic for Paprikovac. Director Milan Skrobić separate improved accommodation from permanent solution.
Nezavisne novine record new and renovated buildings, alongside two inadequate barracks for the Banja Luka Clinic. The deputy head describe earlier roof leaks and deterioration.
For interview with Nezavisne, Minister Ranko Škrbić say design don complete and announce say construction of four buildings for Clinic relocation suppose start soon.
Glas Srpske describe the day hospital dilapidated building. The head that time explain say dem don renovate or newly build much of the Clinic, while this building still dey wait.
Blic report say one third of around 120 patients dey receive treatment for dilapidated barracks. Better conditions depend on possible loan arrangement and new building.
Glas Srpske report say dem don select designers and expect design work to finish by month-end. Director-general Mirko Stanetić identify Paprikovac as the location wey dem plan.
During visit to Jakeš institution, Minister Ranko Škrbić also announce psychiatric clinic building for Banja Luka. The article give no deadline for that building.
For interview wey eKapija republish, Stanetić describe new UKC facilities but say conditions never complete to relocate every service, including Psychiatry.
The ombudsmen special report describe damp, worn-out sanitation and rooms wey hard to heat. The annex date the Clinic visit to 7 November 2016.
Banjaluka.net carry report about damp and deterioration for parts of the complex. The Ministry and UKC acknowledge the problem and describe earlier renovations and efforts to get assistance.
Report wey republish ATV story present new clinic as solution wey dem expect in three years. Staff describe how dem dey maintain dilapidated rooms and lack necessary facilities.
RTRS report Radojičić statement say both the City and Clinical Centre claim the land wey Surgery and Psychiatry occupy, and future regulatory plans matter.
„i grad i Klinički centar tvrde da je njihovo vlasništvo“
TranslationIgor Radojičić · RTRS, 28 Mach 2017“both City and Clinical Centre claim say na their property”
Another report record insulation, damp and equipment problems. UKC say dem handle urgent repairs within their budget and staff continue to provide healthcare.
Jug 1 drawing, dated August 2017, show residential and commercial buildings and university expansion zone. The drawing wey we review no separately identify new psychiatry clinic.
See the 2017 planUKC procurement archive contain contractor-selection decision for heating reconstruction for the Clinic. The listing date na 1 August 2018.
Alongside ombudsman warnings about damp and poor accommodation, Srpskainfo carry UKC response: dem renovate boiler house and put am into operation with new boiler before that heating season.
Council of Europe Development Bank announce approval of about €11 million to build and modernise six institutions for BiH, including Banja Luka.
eKapija report Šeranić estimate say work for the four-institution project fit start for middle of 2020 if activities follow plan.
UKC contract register list contract dated 6 August 2019 for firewood in 2019/2020 season, for boiler house at Psychiatry Clinic location.
N1 team report on insulation, windows and accommodation capacity. The head describe staff efforts to keep existing premises clean and heated.
Blic carry Šeranić statement say institutional reconstruction suppose begin that year, including plan to relocate Banja Luka psychiatry to Paprikovac.
Compare earlier statement, role and later outcome ↗Nezavisne report say dem question citizen from Čelinac and escort the person to psychiatry after request to meet mayor and report of behaviour wey frighten staff. According to police statement, prosecutor find no elements of criminal offence for that incident.
Original report publish on 9 February 2021; dem report incident the day before. Concerts and election statement na later background from 2022–2026. Medical grounds, consent and later outcome of individual case no known; this no prove say medical grounds no dey.
Srpskainfo report say Slobodan Stanić show Clinic pictures for press conference and criticise conditions for patients and staff, while e propose different allocation of public investment.
Compare earlier statement, role and later outcome ↗N1 report say dem still dey prepare documents to resolve accommodation needs. Former minister Slobodan Stanić warn about risks wey e associate with the buildings’ physical condition.
UNDP report handover of design documents for four institutions, including Banja Luka Psychiatry Clinic.
Faktor magazin carry Slobodan Hajder announcement say tender for new Clinic building for Paprikovac go soon come, with funding and documents wey e describe as practically secured.
Compare earlier statement, role and later outcome ↗Novosti Plus carry Šeranić statement say oncology project don begin and plans to relocate Psychiatry Clinic don ready.
On World Mental Health Day, Đajić discuss plan and concept design for Paprikovac and expect funding agreement soon. The Clinic head stress need to prevent stigma against patients.
Compare earlier statement, role and later outcome ↗N1 carry UKC statement: one patient get burns, while dem keep five employees under observation because of smoke exposure. Staff and firefighters contain the fire.
FENA carry Ministry response about accepting borrowing for four Republika Srpska (RS) institutions and prioritising new Clinic for Paprikovac. The Ministry say e still too early to give deadlines.
UKC announce cooperation with Chinese and French delegations on training and equipment procurement for cardiac surgery, wey Nikola Šobot head that time. We ask about public investment criteria and psychiatry place among priorities.
Visit happen on 7 May 2024; coverage of conduct and response publish on 12 and 14 June. Equipment procurement na announced objective, no be confirmed delivery. Later events provide 2025–2026 background, no be proof of preferential treatment.
SRNA, wey Srpskainfo republish, record opening of the first 560 parking spaces and Đajić announcement of new psychiatry facilities, medical faculty and school.
BiH Council of Ministers adopt draft framework loan agreement of €11,135,000 for six psychiatric institutions. Dem plan €7,669,464 for four institutions in RS.
For media report, Đajić attribute the delay to BiH institutions. UKC also identify necessary repairs, including replacement of roof structure.
Pulmonologist and former UKC director Mirko Stanetić describe sharp increase in lung-cancer patients and warn about winter smog. We link the interview with air-pollution reports from 2023 and 2025.
„ono što najviše zabrinjava jeste dramatičan porast broja pacijenata s karcinomom pluća“
TranslationMirko Stanetić · Nezavisne novine, 16 Jun 2025“wetin concern us most na the sharp increase in number of patients with lung cancer”
The initiative ask: the institution dey apply the same air-protection standards to their own heating?
Compare earlier statement, role and later outcome ↗Watch the interviewRTRS report BAM 29,066 equipment and appliance donation to Addiction Disorders Department. E list air conditioners, televisions, tables and chairs.
City of Banja Luka say dem dey implement long-term plan from 2022, monitor air quality and prepare emissions-source map. Dem say short-term plan dey wait for relevant ministry approval.
For interview, Nikola Šobot discuss new oncology and haematology building and planned patient relocation. E announce organisational changes and better working conditions.
SRNA record ceremonial opening of oncology and haematology building with palliative care. RTRS outline the facilities the previous day.
BL Portal report discussion about possible school for the present location and Šobot statement say dem dey wait for credit procedures for new psychiatry facilities. The article no announce specific construction start.
Nezavisne novine carry UKC notice say Oncology Clinic go begin patient care for Paprikovac on 23 March. Dem publish the article three days before the announced start.
ATV report say patient escape from the Clinic, enter Vrbas and come out with police assistance. Dem take the person to emergency care; the article report no physical injuries.
BL Portal carry notice say patients of Pulmonary Diseases Clinic Oncology Department suppose attend the new building from 13 October.
Šobot tell CAPITAL say dem order relocation of old boiler house because polluting particles increase. The same report carry inspection finding say dem build the new one without construction permit and order removal of the work.
Compare earlier statement, role and later outcome ↗„Zbog povećanog obima zagađujućih čestica“
TranslationNikola Šobot, for CAPITAL article wey BL Portal republish“Because polluting particles increase”
The citizens’ initiative proposal
Modern clinic.
Healthy environment.
We propose modern clinic for the present location, wey go connect with medical and university campus. Patients need surroundings wey respect their dignity; all of us need clean air and heating solution wey follow law and go last.
Wetin we dey proposeBackground for accountability
Leadership changes and later developments wey we know, separate from care conditions.
Đajić succeed Stanetić. Court dispute follow.
Judgment annul dismissal. Government dismiss am again.
Disputed video, denial and leadership change.
Government appoint Nikola Šobot as acting UKC director.
Handover of duties and announcement of better working conditions.
Media report say dem annul Đajić dismissal.
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