Training for Social Workers in Primary Health Care Has Started
Strengthening the capacities of social workers in primary health care is essential for a more integrated approach to the health and social needs of vulnerable individuals, families and groups. In this context, a three-day training for social workers in Primary Health Care (PHC) has started, with social workers from 28 health centres in 14 Local […]
Mentorship Programme for Supportive Monitoring of Home Care Services Concludes
The Health for All Project (HAP) has successfully completed the mentorship programme for supportive monitoring for the implementation of home care services, contributing to strengthened monitoring capacities within the Local Units of Health Care (LUHCs) and to improved quality of services in primary health care. Between April and July 2026, HAP, in collaboration with Ryder […]
Integration of Psychosocial Services in PHC – A Key Driver of Patient Well Being
Lulzime Gjyriqi is a licensed social worker with approximately 12 years of professional experience in areas including combating human trafficking, domestic violence, community empowerment, work with migrants, and the education system. For the past three years, she has worked as a social worker at Socio-Health Centre No. 7 in Tirana. She has also been an […]
Capacitation of psychologists for mental health services in PHC – HAP-supported training continues
The Health for All (HAP) project is advancing its programme of accredited training sessions aimed at strengthening the capacities of psychologists working in Albania’s primary health care system. The initiative supports the effective implementation of the newly approved Manual for Psychologists Working in Primary Health Care, equipping professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed […]
Integration of Psychosocial Services in Primary Health Care in the Focus of HAP’s Capitalisation
On 10 June 2026, the Health for All Project (HAP) organised a discussion forum entitled “Integrating Psychosocial Services into Primary Health Care: Towards Addressing Citizens’ Medical, Psychological and Social Needs”, as part of the project’s capitalisation process aimed at capturing and leveraging the knowledge and experience generated throughout its implementation. The forum brought together representatives […]
HAP Opens Capitalisation Outputs and Technical Reports to the Public
The Health for All (HAP) Project has enhanced its knowledge-sharing infrastructure with two major updates on its website, further advancing transparency, institutional learning, and public access to evidence generated throughout the project lifecycle. A dedicated page brings together capitalisation outputs HAP’s official page now has a new dedicated section on capitalisation bringing together all key […]
HAP Publishes the Practical Manual for Social Workers in Primary Health Care
The Health for All (HAP) Project has published the Practical Manual for Social Workers in Primary Health Care, a new professional reference approved by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (Order No. 303, dated 28 April 2026). The manual was developed with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through […]
HAP Holds Discussion Forum on Standardising Treatment of NCDs and on role of Peer Groups in Primary Health Care
As part of the capitalisation process of the “Health for All” (HAP) Project, a discussion forum was held on the theme “Standardisation of the treatment of NCDs and the role of Peer Groups: Reflection on the quality improvement process in Primary Health Care”, with the participation of institutional partners, Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals, and […]
Nursing in the Spotlight of TV Program Dedicated to Career Choices
The Swiss government supported the production of the first episode of the television programme “Work Without Whims”, a new initiative broadcast by Top Channel that aims to introduce young people to different professions through real-life experiences and help them make informed decisions about their future careers. The first episode, aired in prime time, focused on […]
From Policy to Practice: Regional Delegation Visits Vorë Socio-Health Centre to Explore Primary Health Care Improvements
On 5 May 2026, the Vorë Socio-Health Centre welcomed a delegation participating in the regional exchange of health programmes supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Eastern Europe. The field visit provided an opportunity to explore first-hand the practical implementation of primary health care strengthening interventions in Albania. The visit began […]