Actions speak louder than words: with the donation of a modern cystoscope, we are strengthening healthcare where it is needed most.
At Rastoder d.o.o. – best known for its leading brand Derby® bananas – we understand sustainable development as a comprehensive and integrated approach to managing all our business processes. Our long-term business success is based on a balance between economic performance, environmental responsibility, and social welfare. We are aware that strategically outlined directions must be supported by concrete and measurable actions in practice.
We are immensely proud to announce that we have officially handed over modern medical equipment—an advanced endoscopic device, a cystoscope, intended for the Urology department—to the General hospital Slovenj Gradec. This donation is not merely a one-time humanitarian act; it is a direct reflection of putting the social pillar of our sustainability strategy into practice within the local environment. By investing in public healthcare, we actively contribute to raising the quality of life and strengthening healthcare services at the regional level.
The formal handover event was attended by representatives of the Urology department on behalf of the hospital:
- Ljubo Koršič, MD, specialist in urology
- Andrej Osojnik, MD, FEBU, specialist in urology
- Majda Topler, Master of Nursing
- Assist. Kosta Cerović, FEBU, MD, urology resident
How we optimize healthcare processes and build a sustainable future
The new medical device represents the technological pinnacle in the field of endoscopic diagnostics and treatment. It enables urologists to perform exceptionally precise endoscopic examinations of the urinary tract and bladder, as well as faster and more reliable diagnoses with minimal invasiveness for the patient. This instrument is also used to perform therapeutic procedures in the form of retrograde ureteropyelography and the insertion of internal stents.
“The new cystoscope is a tremendous asset for our department. Through the use of this modern optical equipment, we can detect pathological changes at earlier stages and perform more precise diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. For patients, this means faster treatment, the possibility of precise work, and consequently better treatment outcomes, while for our team, it means working with equipment of the highest standard,” emphasized Andrej Osojnik, MD, FEBU, Specialist in urology.
Towards a stable social environment through integrity and cooperation
Within the social pillar of our sustainability strategy, alongside employee safety and development, we strongly focus on broader social impact and the ethics of our operations. This care for people naturally intertwines with our vision of global fairness, as we consistently ensure respect for human rights and the highest ethical standards of fair trade throughout our entire supply chain. At the same time, we support a high level of corporate integrity with an established, secure, and confidential whistleblowing system, which allows all colleagues to anonymously report potential irregularities without risk.
At Rastoder d.o.o., we will continue to build bridges between economic progress and social welfare, shaping a sustainable future through responsible actions.