# Sarajevo Canton healthcare improvements > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sarajevo-canton-healthcare-improvements > Updated: 2026-09-03T10:51:13.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Sarajevo Canton has implemented measures to improve healthcare accessibility and infrastructure. To address diagnostic waiting lists, the Health Insurance Institute of Sarajevo Canton allocated over 3.5 million KM. This program allows insured citizens to access 17,500 services at eight private healthcare facilities if public institutions cannot provide the required diagnostic tests within 90 days. The initiative aims to ensure patients receive necessary diagnostics within 30 days of receiving consent. Simultaneously, the Sarajevo Canton Emergency Medical Aid Institute is undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades. The renovation of its central facility, which has not seen comprehensive updates since 1979, is entering its final stages. Following an initial 2 million KM investment in the building’s exterior, subsequent tenders totaling approximately 1.9 million KM have been announced for interior reconstruction to improve emergency care quality and staff working conditions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Sarajevo Canton Emergency Medical Aid facility enters final renovation phase The central facility of the Sarajevo Canton Emergency Medical Aid Institute is undergoing its first major renovation in 47 years to modernize emergency medical services. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-canton-emergency-medical-aid-facility-enters-final-renovation-phase ### 2026-08-21: Sarajevo Canton allocates 3.5 million KM to reduce medical waiting lists The Health Insurance Institute of Sarajevo Canton has allocated 3.5 million KM to allow citizens to undergo diagnostic exams at private facilities if public wait times exceed 90 days. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-canton-allocates-35-million-km-to-reduce-medical-waiting-lists --- Cite as: Sarajevo Canton healthcare improvements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sarajevo-canton-healthcare-improvements