Vučić announces healthcare investments and election promises in Kruševac

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During a pre-election rally in Kruševac for the ‘Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia’ list, Aleksandar Vučić announced several major healthcare initiatives. If his list wins the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25, he promises to introduce free dental examinations for all citizens and invest 6 billion dinars into the treatment of rare diseases, specifically mentioning that Duchenne muscular dystrophy will be treated with three types of medication.

Further healthcare commitments include an investment of 7 billion dinars in innovative medicines and the provision of free prenatal NIPT testing for pregnant women. Vučić also pledged a 42 million euro reconstruction of the General Hospital in Kruševac, intending to convert the Covid hospital into a palliative care facility.

Addressing the local economy, Vučić noted that the average salary in Kruševac has increased from 275 euros in 2014 to 902 euros today. He also highlighted the impact of companies like Kromberg & Schubert, which he claims employs 4,000 people in the city due to state subsidies.

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Aleksandar Vučić · Belgrade · Crta · European Union · Francis Fukuyama · General Hospital Kruševac · Kruševac · Nebojša Vladisavljević · Novi Sad · Republic Electoral Commission · Serbia · Serbian Progressive Party

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Vladimir Gajić has called on supporters of Branimir Nestorović to vote for the Alternativa za Srbiju list.
[● 2 SOURCES] NIPT prenatal tests for pregnant women will now be funded by the state. www.kurir.rs · www.espreso.co.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić expects voter turnout between 4,050,000 and 4,090,000 for the October 25 elections. gradskeinfo.rs · zajecaronline.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Vučić announced an investment of 6 billion dinars to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. www.kurir.rs · www.espreso.co.rs · insajder.net · studiob.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] Professor Nebojša Vladisavljević describes the election as a confrontation between the ruling system and a block seeking democratic renewal.
[● 2 SOURCES] Total investments in health facilities and equipment are estimated to reach 2 billion euros.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Times reports that President Vučić relies on media control and political machinery to maintain power. serbiantimes.info
[● 2 SOURCES] Vučić expects voter turnout to be between 63 and 64 percent. gradskeinfo.rs · zajecaronline.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Six billion dinars will be allocated for the treatment of rare diseases. studiob.rs · www.telegraf.rs · insajder.net · www.espreso.co.rs · www.kurir.rs
[● 5 SOURCES] Seven billion dinars will be invested in innovative medicines. studiob.rs · www.telegraf.rs · insajder.net · www.espreso.co.rs · www.kurir.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] The final pre-election rally will be held in Niš on Wednesday, October 21. mondo.rs · lat.sputnikportal.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] Duchenne muscular dystrophy will be treated with three types of medication. studiob.rs · www.telegraf.rs · insajder.net