# Community health initiatives in Croatia and Serbia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/community-health-initiatives-in-croatia-and-serbia
> Updated: 2026-08-21T16:22:34.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various community health and humanitarian initiatives have been launched in Croatia and Serbia. 

In Croatia, Dubrovnik scheduled free dermatological screenings using digital dermoscopy to promote sun protection and skin care. Additionally, Daruvar organized the ‘Gastro na Dar’ humanitarian festival, where proceeds from food sales were designated for the Daruvar League Against Cancer to assist in the transport of oncology patients.

In Serbia, health centers in Prokuplje and Ćuprija introduced new communication programs. The Prokuplje Health Center established weekly Monday receptions for citizens to address facility issues, though the move faced criticism from local opposition as a potential pre-election tactic. Similarly, the Ćuprija Health Center launched an ‘Open Doors’ initiative to allow patients to provide feedback and suggestions for improving healthcare quality.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Ćuprija Health Center and Daruvar host community initiatives

The Ćuprija Health Center is launching weekly citizen receptions for direct communication, while Daruvar hosts the ‘Gastro na Dar’ humanitarian festival to support cancer patient transport.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uprija-health-center-and-daruvar-host-community-initiatives

### 2026-08-19: Health initiatives launched in Dubrovnik and Prokuplje

Dubrovnik will host free dermatological screenings on August 23, while the Prokuplje Health Center director introduces weekly citizen receptions amid political criticism.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-initiatives-launched-in-dubrovnik-and-prokuplje

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Cite as: Community health initiatives in Croatia and Serbia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/community-health-initiatives-in-croatia-and-serbia