Mlječanica

Mlječanica (Serbian Cyrillic: Мљечаница) is a spa village located in the municipality of Kozarska Dubica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Special Hospital "Mlječanica" is a center for physiatrics and rehabilitation.[2] According to the 2013 census, the village had 160 residents.[1]

Mlječanica
Мљечаница
Village
Spa facilities in 2007
Spa facilities in 2007
Mlječanica is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mlječanica
Mlječanica
Coordinates: 45°06′22″N 16°44′24″E
CountryBosnia and Herzegovina
EntityRepublika Srpska
MunicipalityKozarska Dubica
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total160
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

History

Mineral water of Mlječanica was first described by Austrian chemist Ernst Ludwig in 1888, but remained in use only by local residents. In the 1970s, more thorough hydro-geological studies were conducted, as well as a detailed physical and chemical analysis of the water. Construction of the spa began in the early 1980s, including a stationary with 105 beds, restaurant and accompanying facilities. The spa officially opened on 4 July 1987.[3]

Patients come to Mlječanica for treatment of brain strokes and hemiplegia; rheumatic diseases (inflammation and degenerative, knuckle or out-knuckle rheumatism); gastrointestinal diseases; gynecological diseases, and post-traumatic and post-surgery conditions.[4]

The natural mineral water is classified as a magnesium-calcium-sodium-sulfide water. The temperature at the source is 15 °C. The same water is used for treatment. [5]

In 2021, the spa was declared "an institution of strategic importance" by the Government of Republika Srpska. Manager of the Special Hospital Darko Banjac announced investments of 32 million BAM (16 million Euro) in the upcoming period, and transformation of the hospital into a "respectable health and diagnostic centre". The planned expansions include a new semi-intensive care hospital department, with 50 beds; a resort complex including a 150-bed hotel, wellness centre and swimming pools; new bungalows; sports hall; football field and other sports pitches.[6][7]

References
  1. "Попис становништва, домаћинстава и станова у Републици Српској 2013" [2013 population, household and apartment census in Republika Srpska] (PDF) (in Serbian). Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics. 2017. p. 71.
  2. "Banja Mlječanica". Banje Srpske. Republika Srpska Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  3. "History". Specijalna bolnica "Mlječanica" Kozarska Dubica. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  4. "Treatment and Rehabilitation". Specijalna bolnica "Mlječanica" Kozarska Dubica. 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  5. "Natural mineral water". Specijalna bolnica "Mlječanica" Kozarska Dubica. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  6. "Banja "Mlječanica" ustanova od stareškog značaja, slijede ulaganja". ATV Alternativna Televizija (in Serbo-Croatian). Retrieved 2022-03-29.
  7. "Turistički centar Mlječanica: Novi kompleks po SVJETSKOM STANDARDU (FOTO)". Infoprijedor. 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
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