Hosts Mocked a Young Boy Suffering from a Rare Disease

Hosts Mocked a Young Boy Suffering from a Rare Disease Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić visited the Knežević family in Bajina Bašta to discuss their youngest son Andrijin’s treatment for Moyamoya disease. The hosts of a show called “Mentalno razgibavanje” mocked the boy’s emotional reaction to the president’s visit, drawing criticism.

• President Aleksandar Vučić visited the Knežević family, whose youngest son, Andrija, is being treated for Moyamoya disease in Switzerland at state expense.
• Andrija expressed excitement about the president’s visit, becoming emotional and crying upon his arrival.
• The hosts of the TV show “Mentalno razgibavanje” made disparaging remarks about the child’s reaction.
• The president’s office stated that state funds have covered Andrija’s extensive medical treatment.