A total of 18 couples residing in Bar have been granted the right to funds for medically assisted reproduction (MAV) based on the Decision on the allocation of funds for support in the treatment of infertility through MAV procedures, adopted by the Fund Allocation Commission.
Based on the ranking list and in accordance with the applicable regulations, a total of 18 married and unmarried couples residing in Bar were eligible for the funds, and the total amount of funds awarded is 33 thousand euros.
Four couples who have already exercised their right to MPO at the expense of mandatory health insurance have been granted individual support in the amount of three thousand euros each, as well as fourteen couples who have started or are in the process of MPO have been granted funds in the amount of 1.500 euros each.
"The allocated funds are intended exclusively for the costs of in vitro fertilization procedures (IVF and ICSI), as well as the accompanying costs incurred during treatment, and the Mayor Dušan Raičević will conclude individual contracts with the beneficiaries of the funds that will regulate mutual rights and obligations. The President of the Commission and Vice-President of the Municipality, Tanja Spičanović, emphasized on this occasion that the Municipality of Bar is proud of the successful implementation of the project to support medically assisted fertilization, which provides financial assistance to couples and women facing the problem of infertility," the Bar local government said.
Spičanović said that this initiative represents a strategic demographic measure and is an important step towards equal access to health services, support for the birth rate, and affirmation of the right to parenthood for all citizens of Bar.
"What we recognize as a need is to raise awareness about infertility issues and reduce stigma and prejudice. Therefore, in the coming period, we will initiate the organization of psychological counseling services and support groups that would help couples and women more easily get through the stressful phases of the MPO process," Spičanović emphasized.
In this way, the Municipality of Bar remains committed to the policy of continuous support for couples in achieving parenthood and contributing to raising awareness about the importance of pro-natal policies for the entire community, they concluded.
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