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The final event of the RISE-UP project was held at the Health Centre Tivat, bringing together project partners, representatives of public institutions, healthcare organisations, and other relevant stakeholders to present the results achieved during the implementation of the project.
A day before the final event, the Steering Committee (SC) meeting was held, where project partners reviewed the progress made, assessed the achieved results, and agreed on the remaining activities and obligations to be completed before the official closure of the project.
The final event was opened by Dr. Marija Petković, Director of Health Centre Tivat, who highlighted that the project represents one of the most significant investments in the development of the institution in recent years and emphasized the importance of investing in preventive healthcare.
The project coordinator, Jovanka Vučetić, presented the project’s objectives, implemented activities, and key achievements. She emphasized that RISE-UP has contributed to the modernization of healthcare institutions through the procurement of modern medical equipment, the development of digital solutions, the implementation of preventive examinations, the training of healthcare professionals, and the strengthening of cross-border cooperation between partners from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.
During the event, representatives of the partner institutions shared their experiences and presented the benefits the project has brought to their organisations and local communities. Dr. Ivan Landeka, Director of Health Centre Ljubuški, highlighted the importance of investments in laboratory equipment, preventive healthcare programmes, and professional education, as well as the value of knowledge exchange among project partners. He also presented the pilot model of cross-border patient referrals between the Health Centres Ljubuški and Metković, demonstrating an innovative approach with strong potential for wider future application.
Vjekoslav Čuvalo, representative of Health Centre Metković, reflected on the successful cooperation among all project partners and emphasized that the project significantly improved preventive healthcare services through the procurement of modern medical equipment and the strengthening of healthcare professionals’ capacities. Representatives of Health Centre Zenica also presented the activities implemented within the project and the benefits achieved for both the healthcare system and the local community.
The RISE-UP project has already delivered significant results through investments in modern medical equipment, the implementation of thousands of preventive examinations and home visits, the organisation of professional training for healthcare workers, and the development of digital solutions that contribute to more accessible, efficient, and higher-quality healthcare services.
As the project approaches its final stage, the partners emphasized that the achieved results and the strong cooperation established throughout the project will provide a solid foundation for continued collaboration and the development of future cross-border healthcare initiatives.
