The issue of legalizing cannabis for medical purposes has become a central point of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A recently organized conference entitled “Legalization of cannabis for medical purposes – how to speed up the process?” ”, brought together representatives from various institutions across the country. The conference aimed to address the complexities surrounding the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, exploring opportunities to streamline the legalization process.
The urgency of clarity around medical cannabis
Saša Magazinović, a member of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was one of the main advocates of the measure. Magazinović highlighted the importance of providing legal access to cannabis for people facing debilitating illnesses.
In his speech he explained that “we are talking about a large number of people who suffer from great pain, autoimmune diseases, malignant diseases, neurological disorders… we are talking about people whose quality of life is significantly impaired . »
Magazinović praised the diversity of conference participants, including representatives of the Council of Ministers, members of parliament, ministries of health, clinical centers, law enforcement agencies and various public institutions. Despite different political orientations, the common goal is to facilitate the legal use of cannabis for medical purposes.
Drawing attention to the various global developments surrounding cannabis, Magazinović recalled that three years ago the United Nations Commission on Drugs reclassified cannabis and recognized its medical properties.
Nataša Grubiša, director of the Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighted the need for clear, high-quality and controlled medicines. Concerned about the lack of information on the quality of illegal cannabis products currently available, Ms. Grubiša said: “At the moment we do not know what type of resins our patients receive, we do not know how they are dosed, nor how they are administered to them. »
She emphasized that entering this field is not just a matter of international obligation, but a commitment to ensuring that citizens receive safe, effective and high-quality medicines.
Nediljko Rimac, Minister of Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, brought a unique perspective drawing on his experience as a former surgical oncologist. Mr. Rimac recognized the usefulness of cannabis in relieving severe pain and affirmed the support of the Federal Ministry of Health for this initiative. He said: “The aim of today’s event is to enable patients to obtain the necessary preparation in a legal manner,” reports AA.
