The Montenegrin healthcare system is doing well in the current situation caused by the coronavirus, said the president of the Independent Healthcare Union Ljiljana Krivokapić.
She told the MINA agency that after the corona-free period there were announcements that a new wave would follow, but that they were quite surprised by the mass of the young population infected with the coronavirus.
"The Montenegrin health system is doing well in the current situation. The equipping of health institutions continued, so we welcomed the second wave more prepared", said Krivokapić.
She believes that the citizens relaxed a lot during the corona free period.
"The reason for the increased number of patients is that we behaved irresponsibly. We thought that the virulence would decrease with warm days, we reduced the use of masks, all institutions and catering facilities were opened, so that the contacts were greater", Krivokapić said.
As she stated, all countries in the surrounding area face the same problems.
"The virus has convinced us that there are no rules. What we have to understand is that no one is spared", said Krivokapić.
According to her, the role and importance of epidemiologists began to be thought about only when the infection of babies in Bijelo Bolje happened.
"The Ministry of Health gave specializations in all health institutions, where there were none before, and now all institutions have epidemiologists. It is not a problem to redistribute staff in the newly created situation, where the epidemiological situation is worse, which is what is being done in Montenegro," said Krivokapić.
She said that even temporary hospitals, in accordance with the assessment of the epidemiological situation, can be activated again.
Krivokapić advised citizens to adhere to the measures and recommendations of the National Coordination Body.
"Every citizen should contribute, wear masks, keep a distance and go out as little as possible," said Krivokapić.
She said that the Montenegrin healthcare system currently has enough protective medical equipment.
"We can never say that there is enough protective medical equipment. Medical equipment is arriving daily. I think that hospitals should get more high-quality masks and protective suits", concluded Krivokapić. (end) kri/mip
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