29.05.2021, 14:08h
Krka National Park joins in the campaign #Euromelanoma2021
Numerous interested visitors, park staff and members of the local community learned more about this malignant disease today, and received a preventative exam of their moles
The Public Institute of Krka National Park, in cooperation with the Šibenik-Knin County General Hospital, today organised an educational lecture as part of the public health campaign #Euromelanoma2021 at Lozovac, the main entrance to Krka National Park. The educational lecture was intended, above all, for the local population, and then for park staff and interested visitors, and all those wanting to learn more about the negative impacts of ultraviolet radiation. As part of the event, all those interested were able to undergo a preventative exam of their moles, and received sunscreen from the promotional partner.
“Again this year, the staff of the Dermatology Ward of Šibenik-Knin County General Hospital participated in holding this public health campaign, with skim exams to point out the importance of regularly checking moles to prevent melanoma and for early detection of this disease and other malignant skin tumours,” said Dr. Sanja Jakelić, dermatology specialist and director of the General Hospital. She added, “Dermatology and venerology interns from the Šibenik Hospital, Paula Grubišić, Marija Gulin and Nikola Ferara examined the skin of participants. Dr. Neira Puizina Ivić, head of the Clinic for Skin and Sexual Diseases at Split Clinical Hospital also joined the campaign. I would like to thank all participants, and especially our host Krka National Park and director Nella Slavica.”
Euromelanoma Day is a day dedicated to combatting skin cancer. Every year during May, Euromelanoma Day is organised by the European Academy for Dermatology and Venerology, and this year’s slogan is “Your behaviour affects your future”. This campaign has been held annually in the Republic of Croatia for the past 16 years in a row, under the sponsorship of the European Academy for Dermatology and Venerology, Croatian Ministry of Health, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, and Ministry of Tourism and Sport.
“The Public Institute of Krka National Park supports all activities and projects that aim to raise awareness of the need to protect health. Only an aware person who cares for their health is able to help others and join in the efforts to protect our environment and nature, and through that, our one and only Blue planet. We are exceptionally proud of this cooperation, and we believe that by joining forces, and by giving a positive example, we can contribute to protecting human health,” said Nella Slavica, director of the Public Institute of Krka National Park.
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Caring for it should come naturally and be performed regularly. In order to enjoy outdoor activities in spring and summer, it is necessary to adequately protect the skin. Melanoma is the most malignant form of skin cancer, and it is on the rise. Experts point out the need to protect the skin from the harmful UV radiation. Through early detection, melanoma can be successfully treated, and dermatologists recommend monthly self-checks of the skin.
In addition to carefree time spent outdoors, the educational lecture also mentioned the impacts of harmful greenhouse gases on the environment. In May, the Public Institute of Krka National Park organised the promotional campaign “Go and walk” in order to stimulate active touring of the park on foot, to reduce the use of transport, particularly buses and boats in the park, to directly reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide. During the month of May, all entrance tickets to the park for those touring on foot were discounted to HRK 80. Enjoy the wealth of the park, and protect your skin against harmful ultraviolet radiation!
