In the context of the growing focus on preventive medicine and extending healthy years of life, we had a conversation with the director of the Institute of Public Health “Dr. Andrija Štampar,” Prof. Prim. Dr. Sc. Branko Kolarić, MD. The discussion centered around the role of the Healthcomm Forum in shaping the healthcare system and how we can shift from the traditional model of treating diseases to a system that emphasizes 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!
