Tragic Death of KBC Zagreb Director Ante Ćorušić

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1. direktor (m.)
   Osoba koja vodi i upravlja organizacijom ili dijelom organizacije. ↩︎
2. poginuti
   Umrijeti u nasilnom događaju ili nesreći. ↩︎
3. ginekolog (m.)
   Liječnik specijaliziran za zdravlje ženskog reproduktivnog sustava. ↩︎
4. istraživati
   Provoditi analizu i ispitivanje događaja ili činjenica radi utvrđivanja istine. ↩︎
5. zdravstvo (n.)
   Sustav ili djelatnost koja se odnosi na očuvanje zdravlja ljudi. ↩︎
6. politika (f.)
   Proces i djelatnost upravljanja državnim ili društvenim poslovima. ↩︎

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▌22/10/2024

The Croatian medical community is mourning the loss of Ante Ćorušić, the longstanding director of KBC Zagreb, the country’s largest hospital, who tragically died in an accident on the hospital grounds. Ćorušić, aged 66, fell to his death from the fire escape of the administrative building at the hospital, an incident confirmed by multiple Croatian news sources.

Reports indicate that Ćorušić fell from a height of about seven meters, striking his head. Despite immediate attempts by colleagues to resuscitate him, their efforts were in vain due to the severity of his injuries. The police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a comprehensive investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.

Throughout his career, Ćorušić was recognized as a skilled gynaecologist, a university professor, and a prominent member of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). His sudden passing sent shockwaves through the healthcare and political scenes, with numerous colleagues and government officials expressing their grief and condolences.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković acknowledged Ćorušić’s significant contributions to the Croatian health system and described the news of his death as deeply saddening. Minister of Health Vili Beroš also paid tribute to Ćorušić, emphasizing his dedication and influence in the medical field and his service as a volunteer doctor during the Croatian War of Independence.

Ćorušić’s death has sparked various reactions, from expressions of admiration for his contributions to Croatian healthcare to reminders of past controversies he faced. Despite these, there is a strong sentiment of respect and recognition for his professional commitments and leadership at KBC Zagreb.

Born in Split in 1958, Ćorušić’s career journey reflected his deep involvement in both medical and political realms. He took up the directorship of KBC Zagreb in 2016, during which he was instrumental in several healthcare initiatives. However, Ćorušić was also a figure of some controversies, particularly concerning his conservative views on women’s reproductive rights and certain past professional conduct issues.

As the investigation into the accident continues, the Croatian medical and political community remains in a state of reflection and mourning, contemplating both Ćorušić’s influence and the impact of his sudden departure on the future of Croatian healthcare.

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