In light of the growing emphasis on preventive medicine and patient well-being, we had a conversation with Prof. Primarius Dr. Branko Kolarić, PhD, MD, the Director of the Andrija Štampar Teaching Institute of Public Health.
Our discussion focused on the role of the HealthComm Forum in transforming the healthcare system. We explored the shift from the traditional disease-treatment model to one that prioritizes prevention and health preservation.
We also examined how the Andrija Štampar Teaching Institute of Public Health contributes to this paradigm shift, as well as the key challenges encountered along the way. Below, we present key insights from our conversation with Director Kolarić.
From the perspective of the Andrija Štampar Teaching Institute of Public Health, the HealthComm Forum plays a vital role in connecting experts and stakeholders from both the healthcare sector and other industries. As the only regional public discussion focused on the future of health, the Forum fosters dialogue and collaboration to shape a more sustainable healthcare system. It emphasizes disease prevention and promotes health through synergy with various sectors.
Our primary focus is on disease prevention and the well-being of citizens, as well as the Institute’s service users. Through research, education, public health activities, and initiatives, we aim to create a health-focused system rather than one centered on disease.
We achieve this by: promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing chronic and infectious diseases, enhancing health literacy, strengthening interdisciplinary cooperation and analyzing the safety of food, water, air, soil, and various other parameters.
Join us in creating positive change. Together, let’s build a healthier future!
