Bernard Kaić
Bernard Kaić is an epidemiologist and head of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Department at the Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ). He recently gained attention for confirming a case of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, in Croatia, marking the first recorded case since 1993. Kaić assured the public that the situation is under control and outlined the measures taken to treat the patient and safeguard public health.
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Bernard Kaić explained that contacts of the sick will be under health supervision for a long time.
Opasna zaraza bukti u srpskom komšiluku: "Ako vidite ovo na telu, odmah kod lekara!"
Serbia· 2025-12-14
The case was confirmed by Bernard Kaić, the head of the Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Service.
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Bernard Kaić is the head of the Department of Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases at the Croatian Institute of Public Health.
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Slovenia· 2025-12-13Bernard Kaić confirmed the isolated case of leprosy in Croatia.
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Croatia· 2025-12-13
Bernard Kaić confirmed the case of a patient with symptoms of leprosy in Croatia.
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