Through the capitalisation process, HAP aims to highlight not only the project’s successes but also the challenges encountered and the lessons learned during implementation, so that the knowledge generated can inform decision-making and further development in primary health care.
HAP’s capitalisation process focuses on the key areas in which the project has contributed to strengthening primary health care in Albania.
Through the capitalisation process, HAP aims to highlight not only the project’s successes but also the challenges encountered and the lessons learned during implementation, so that the knowledge generated can inform decision-making and further development in primary health care.
HAP’s capitalisation process focuses on the key areas in which the project has contributed to strengthening primary health care in Albania.
Within this framework, HAP supported the establishment of the Master’s Programme in Health Management (2017) and the Master’s Programme in Family Nursing (2021). These programmes were designed to prepare health managers capable of leading health institutions effectively and qualified professionals able to respond to the growing demand for home health care services. Support included the development of modern curricula, training of academic staff and clinical supervisors in partnership with European universities, and the upgrading of teaching infrastructure.
In parallel, between 2019 and 2023, HAP supported Operational Research on Health Systems and Services in collaboration with academic and research institutions, promoting the generation of local evidence to inform improvements in health policies and practice.
Within this framework, HAP supported the establishment of the Master’s Programme in Health Management (2017) and the Master’s Programme in Family Nursing (2021). These programmes were designed to prepare health managers capable of leading health institutions effectively and qualified professionals able to respond to the growing demand for home health care services. Support included the development of modern curricula, training of academic staff and clinical supervisors in partnership with European universities, and the upgrading of teaching infrastructure.
In parallel, between 2019 and 2023, HAP supported Operational Research on Health Systems and Services in collaboration with academic and research institutions, promoting the generation of local evidence to inform improvements in health policies and practice.
Support included the development of technical manuals, training of nurses and strengthening of their professional autonomy, as well as the provision of medical and paramedical equipment to health centres. This support simultaneously reinforced community-based care and improved access for vulnerable groups to high-quality and inclusive health services.
Between 2022 and 2025, more than 1,000 nurses were trained, helping to ensure continuity of care and improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable patients. By December 2025, 96% of health centres supported by the project (144 out of 150) were providing home visits.
Support included the development of technical manuals, training of nurses and strengthening of their professional autonomy, as well as the provision of medical and paramedical equipment to health centres. This support simultaneously reinforced community-based care and improved access for vulnerable groups to high-quality and inclusive health services.
Between 2022 and 2025, more than 1,000 nurses were trained, helping to ensure continuity of care and improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable patients. By December 2025, 96% of health centres supported by the project (144 out of 150) were providing home visits.
Special attention was given to the need for specialised care for older persons through the development of guidelines on elderly care and a manual of health education for the elderly.
To support the practical implementation of these protocols, the project trained family doctors and nurses, equipped health centres with clinical tools and strengthened Peer Groups as a mechanism for continuing professional development. This approach helped harmonise clinical practice, improve the quality of care and enhance the management of patients with chronic diseases. To date, more than 1,000 health professionals have been trained, and Peer Groups have been consolidated as functional platforms for professional exchange, case discussion and the consistent implementation of clinical protocols.
Special attention was given to the need for specialised care for older persons through the development of guidelines on elderly care and a manual of health education for the elderly.
To support the practical implementation of these protocols, the project trained family doctors and nurses, equipped health centres with clinical tools and strengthened Peer Groups as a mechanism for continuing professional development. This approach helped harmonise clinical practice, improve the quality of care and enhance the management of patients with chronic diseases.
To date, more than 1,000 health professionals have been trained, and Peer Groups have been consolidated as functional platforms for professional exchange, case discussion and the consistent implementation of clinical protocols.
Support included the development of guidelines for the management of mental health disorders, a manual on specialised care for the elderly, and manuals for psychologists and social workers in primary health care, as well as the preparation of inventories of social and health services in six municipalities.
Through interprofessional training and Peer Groups, the capacities of doctors, nurses, psychologists and social workers were strengthened to provide more coordinated and comprehensive care. This approach has improved patient referral, case management and service integration at the community level.
Support included the development of guidelines for the management of mental health disorders, a manual on specialised care for the elderly, and manuals for psychologists and social workers in primary health care, as well as the preparation of inventories of social and health services in six municipalities.
Through interprofessional training and Peer Groups, the capacities of doctors, nurses, psychologists and social workers were strengthened to provide more coordinated and comprehensive care. This approach has improved patient referral, case management and service integration at the community level.
