STILL SILENCE: Dizdarević visits girl denied treatment

(Patria) - The case of little Nadin Smajlović is far from over! The girl's father, Denis Smajlović, stated for the news agency Patria that he wants to emphasize once again today the collective shame of this city that does not allow Nadin treatment. 

“The shame brought upon this city by the manager of KCUS and the circle of doctors around her, who refused, confirmed by their signatures! Thus, with their careers, names, and surnames, they confirmed one of the most immoral actions of healthcare workers in the history of medicine.

The silence that has fallen from the leaders of the state, the Federal Government, secular and religious authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is more terrifying than the darkest events we have witnessed since the war.

Using the example of little Nadin and the damned silence that has silenced officials out of fear for their positions, the entire society is threatened with being dragged to the bottom of civilization. Therefore, today we demand a public statement from the Federal Ministry of Health, the Canton of Sarajevo, the Prime Minister of the FBiH Government, and Presidents Džaferović and Komšić, as well as SDA President Izetbegović, to speak out and say whether Nadin has the right to be treated in the country where she was born!

Solely due to complete obedience to one woman, without a sense of compassion, medical ethics, or elementary humanity, it is a stain on the conscience of all of us. Therefore, today we warn the public once again that in the heart of Europe, an act of denying treatment to a child is being signed.

It is a shame for all of us,” stated Denis Smajlović.

Professor Dr. Kemal Dizadarević is visiting BiH and, to the family's joy, visited little Nadin. We remind you that his column Here I am, Sebija - To treat SUCH A CHILD, attracted great public attention and once again reminded the authorities that refusing treatment is a criminal offense.