On 15^th February 2022, the national Day of Statehood of the Republic of Serbia, Section Serbia and a supporter of the IPA Serbia Region Podunavlje Mr. Ivan Savić, owner of a health care company from Zemun, presented a donation of hospital equipment (mattresses, duvets, sheets, pillows and other vital supporting equipment) for 200 beds, to the Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases (UCCS) in Belgrade. The donation amounted to a value of more than 20,000 Euros.

The donation was received by Prof. Goran Stevanović MD, director of the clinic, and Milka Čehić, the head nurse.

In addition, in accordance with a decision of the National Executive Board of IPA Serbia, Prof. Goran Stevanović MD, was awarded the Order of "Best Doctor" and a letter of appreciation for "Sacrifices in preserving the health of the citizens of the Republic of Serbia."

Furthermore, a plaque from Section Serbia was presented to the medical staff and the institution as a sign of gratitude.

Head nurse Milka Čehić, as representative of the nurses and other medical staff, was awarded the gold medal of IPA Serbia, for her courage shown in the fight against Covid-19.

The awarded guests expressed their gratitude to Section Serbia and the health care company for recognising the hardship experienced in their work, and their efforts in fighting for everyone's life, in the knowledge that this donation will help significantly in treating patients at the Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases in Belgrade.

Zdravko Ɖurić, IEC Delegate IPA Serbia