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The Minister of Civil Affairs, Dubravka Bošnjak, held a meeting with the Director of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nataša Grubeša, and her deputy, Sabina Bešlagić. During the meeting, the Agency's work plan for the upcoming period and future activities were presented.

Director Grubeša, while presenting the Agency's work plan, emphasized the importance of enhancing the quality of medicines and ensuring a wide range of options for patients. Minister Bošnjak agreed with these objectives and expressed support for the Agency's efforts to improve legislation and align with the trends and directives of the European Union.

The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina plans to work intensively in 2024, including the issuance of a series of regulations approved by the Minister of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina upon the recommendation of the Agency's Expert Council. These regulations will include amendments related to medical devices, manufacturing, labelling, pharmacovigilance practices, and many others.

It is also planned to submit to the Council of Ministers of BiH for adoption the Law on Medicines and Medical Devices of BiH, as well as regulation governing the payment of Agency-related expenses and decisions regarding the essential list of medicines.

This meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to improving the healthcare sector, ensuring the provision of quality medicines to the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and strengthening cooperation between the ministry and the agency.