Legionella at the Institute for Mother and Child in Belgrade is no joke! A few weeks ago, the bacteria was found in the water system of this important healthcare facility. Although only one infection case was officially confirmed in an immunocompromised child, the whole situation raises serious questions about the safety of our children.
The Institute’s director, Dr. Vladislav Vukomanović, explained that all legally required measures have been taken — from thermal to chemical disinfection. However, the process took weeks, and results are expected only after Thursday. Meanwhile, the patient is in recovery, and no new cases have been reported, which is good news, but is it enough?
Drinking water from the system was not used; patients were provided with water tanks and bottled water. However, water for technical needs and personal hygiene is still used normally. Is that really safe? Could the legionella bacteria still be lurking in the system?
This situation raises the question of how prepared our healthcare systems are to handle such threats. Is it possible that in the 21st century, in one of the most important children’s institutions, we have such problems with hygiene and safety?
While we wait for official results, the question remains — how protected are our children? And can we really trust the information we receive?
If you have your own opinion or experience with such situations, drop a comment below. Maybe together we can uncover what’s really going on behind the closed doors of our healthcare institutions!
