URGENT UPDATE: A doctor at KBC Berane has been suspended following the tragic death of 36-year-old Nikola Dabić, whose family is demanding answers nearly three months after his passing. Reports confirm that Dabić died on November 7, 2025, from complications related to a routine colonoscopy, raising serious questions about patient care and medical oversight.
Nikola’s family has not received complete medical documentation nor updates regarding the external commission from the Ministry of Health, which was tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Despite the Ministry announcing on February 6, 2025, that the involved doctor, Blazo Stijovic, was suspended, the family remains in the dark about the specifics of this decision, including its legal foundation and duration.
The final autopsy report confirmed the family’s fears, indicating that Dabić succumbed to sepsis caused by a perforated colon, a serious complication that arose during what was supposed to be a routine procedure. Disturbingly, Dabić was sent home from the hospital despite showing severe symptoms just a day prior, including significant abdominal pain and discomfort.
His parents, both healthcare professionals, are particularly alarmed by the lack of transparency and the implications this holds for other patients. They stress that if such a critical failure occurred in their son’s case, how might it affect others?
The family has highlighted discrepancies noted by health inspectors, who confirmed procedural irregularities during Dabić’s treatment. They revealed that key medical documentation was missing, including a proper radiology report and records of administered therapies. Even more concerning, claims that Dabić refused hospitalization are disputed; his family insists he actively sought medical help in the days leading up to his death.
In their communications, Dabić expressed to his family that his condition was deteriorating rapidly. “I feel a thousand times worse,” he wrote, describing unbearable pain and excessive sweating. Testimonies from witnesses that day corroborate his family’s claims that he did not wish to leave the hospital but rather sought urgent care.
As of now, the Ministry of Health has initiated an external commission to examine potential professional misconduct linked to Dabić’s death, but the family has not been informed of the commission’s progress or findings. They remain frustrated and anxious for clarity regarding the actions taken against the involved medical staff and the status of any legal proceedings initiated by the relevant authorities.
The timeline leading to Dabić’s death is alarming. He was admitted to KBC Berane on October 22, 2025, experiencing severe abdominal pain. Following a series of tests, including MRI and CT scans, his condition was deemed stable. However, after undergoing a colonoscopy on October 27, 2025, he was discharged the same day, despite the emergence of severe symptoms that worsened subsequently.
On November 6, 2025, Dabić returned to the hospital, where he was again assessed, but the documentation suggests he was not treated with the urgency his condition warranted. He was discharged to his home in a wheelchair, ultimately leading to his untimely death the following morning.
As the investigation unfolds, the Dabić family continues to advocate for justice, emphasizing the need for accountability in healthcare practices. They are calling for immediate action and detailed communication from the Ministry of Health regarding the ongoing investigation and the status of the external commission.
With the community’s support and a spotlight on this case, the hope is that lessons learned from this tragedy will lead to systemic changes in patient care standards, ensuring that no other family faces a similar loss due to medical negligence.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
