A year after the construction of a memorial park was promised for the people who lost their lives in the September 8, 2021 fire at Tetovo’s modular hospital, work has still not begun. In fact, the area designated for the park has not even been cleared. The victims’ relatives have expressed disappointment, describing this as contempt for the victims, just as they say the court proceedings were.

Mumin Ismaili, a relative of one of the victims, says the families were deceived by promises to build a memorial for the 14 victims.

“We, as relatives, were disappointed by the memorial park. We were promised the park, and the site where it would be built was selected. At the time, Azir Aliu was minister, and we reached an agreement to build the park, but it was never built. They promised us and lied to us. In this country, whenever something has been promised to us as relatives, they have always lied to us. It was never built, and I do not even know what is happening with the memorial for the 14 victims,” said Mumin Ismaili, a relative of one of the victims.

Meanwhile, the director of Tetovo Clinical Hospital, Erzen Elezi, says that the institution he heads has fulfilled its obligations regarding the project. According to him, the requested documentation was submitted to the Ministry of Health, which is responsible for building the park.

“As we informed you, Tetovo Clinical Hospital was asked to identify the site and location where a memorial park could be built for the tragedy that occurred at Tetovo Hospital. We provided the Ministry of Health with all the necessary documents that were requested, but this is a project of the Ministry of Health. We have asked several times and received information that the procedure is at the tendering stage,” declared Erzen Elezi, director of Tetovo Clinical Hospital.

A month ago, during his most recent visit to Tetovo Clinical Hospital, Health Minister Sasho Klekovski said he had not been informed about the unfinished project.

“In fact, I was not aware that we had an unfinished project here. The mayor informed me; I will look into it and we will give it priority,” said Sasho Klekovski, minister of health.

A few weeks before the anniversary of the tragedy at Tetovo’s modular hospital, the Prosecutor’s Office closed its second investigation into the procurement of modular hospitals. This further extinguished the relatives’ hopes of a full clarification of the case. Fourteen people lost their lives in the fire that broke out on September 8, 2021, at Tetovo’s modular hospital. In connection with the incident, in addition to Tetovo Hospital as a legal entity, the hospital’s two directors, Florin Besimi and Artan Etemi, were also charged with failing to install fire-extinguishing equipment in the modular facility in Tetovo. /Alsat/

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The Pediatrics Department at Tetovo Clinical Hospital has admitted 139 new cases over the past 48 hours. The increase in the number of children seeking treatment is mainly linked to symptoms such as high fever, vomiting and diarrhea.

According to department data, 12 of the 139 children treated were hospitalized, while the others were discharged to continue their treatment at home.

Dr. Isa Osmani, a pediatric specialist, says that most of the cases involve seasonal viral infections. He explains that their spread during the summer is facilitated by high temperatures, feeding practices and frequent contact between children.

“In this age group, the overwhelming majority of cases are caused by seasonal viral infections. High temperatures, feeding practices, the use of formula milk, which requires very careful hygiene during preparation, as well as contact between sick and healthy children, contribute to their spread. These viral infections are contagious and are accompanied by specific symptoms. However, diarrhea or vomiting does not mean that a child should be taken to the hospital immediately. Parents should have electrolytes available and use various feeding methods to prevent dehydration. Parents often fear that their child may become dehydrated,” pediatrician Isa Osmani said.

The Alliance for Albanians has also responded to the number of cases in Tetovo, calling on institutions to provide explanations for what it describes as silence regarding the situation.

“Why are they silent now? Public health cannot be addressed depending on the municipality, the mayor or the political interests of the day. When figures are used for political attacks in Gostivar, while silence is chosen over serious figures in Tetovo, citizens have the right to demand answers,” the AA statement said.

Doctors are urging parents to pay particular attention to food hygiene, provide their children with sufficient fluids and avoid contact with affected individuals in order to curb the further spread of viral infections.

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High temperatures in recent days have brought a large number of young patients to the Pediatrics Department of Tetovo Clinical Hospital.

According to department data, a total of 139 children were seen over the past 48 hours. Of these, 12 were kept in the hospital for admission, while the rest were discharged for treatment at home.

“At Tetovo Clinical Hospital, specifically in the Pediatrics Department, we have had 139 cases in the past 48 hours. Of these, 12 children were hospitalized, while the others were discharged with home treatment,” the Pediatrics Department in Tetovo said.

High fever, vomiting and diarrhea are the main complaints that brought the children to the doctor. Pediatric specialist Dr. Isa Osmani says these are primarily seasonal summer viruses, influenced by environmental conditions and hygiene.

“In this age group, in most cases we are dealing with seasonal viruses. High temperatures, the way food is prepared, the use of formula, which requires very high standards of hygiene during preparation, as well as contact between sick and healthy children, are factors that have an impact. These viruses are contagious and are accompanied by certain symptoms. However, not every case of diarrhea or vomiting requires an immediate trip to the hospital. Mothers should have electrolytes available and use different feeding methods in order to prevent dehydration. But our mothers often worry that the child may become dehydrated,” pediatrician Isa Osmani said.

Doctors are appealing to parents to pay attention to hygiene when preparing food, ensure sufficient hydration and limit children’s contact with infected people in order to prevent the further spread of the viruses. /tv21

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