In Memoriam Danko Ninkovic, vice president of B18
2010-01-25 10:16
With great sadness we announce the passing of Danko Ninkovic, vice president and a founding member of the Chronic Viral Hepatitis Patients Association "B18", who is a member of ELPA. Since the first day Danko was explicit that we must tell the truth about the problem of viral hepatitis B and C in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as providing support for people affected by chronic viral hepatitis, and has remained consistent for this idea to the end. His active participation in the Association has contributed to the result that the treatment of hepatitis C in the Republic of Serpska is truly available for all patients now.
The Health Insurance Fund of Republic of Srpska did not cover the costs of treatment in those times. Unfortunately, due to the progression of his disease, the treatment which was realized by the citizens of Republic of Srpska through the "Charity phone" activity, organized by the Association, came too late for him. He had a long struggle with cirrhosis of the liver, and finally he lost the battle to the hepatocellular carcinoma which was diagnosed at the end of 2009. Danko passed away on 23rd January 2010.
Although seriously ill, Danko continued to give significant support to the organization of World Hepatitis Day 2009 from his hospital room. We will always remember him as a great fighter and his efforts to keep the Association on its way to revealing the truth about hepatitis B and C, and that citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina receive treatment highest world standards.
Danko, on behalf of all members of the Association and all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, we would like to thank you for your work in the B18 Association, and raise awareness of hepatitis B and C in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Chronic Viral Hepatitis Patients Association "B18"
Bosnia Herzegovina