Arben Xhuveli: Peer Groups Help Strengthen Professional Confidence in Implementing Clinical Protocols
Arben Xhuveli is a family physician and Director of the Novoselë Health Centre in Vlora. He graduated as a General Practitioner from the University of Tirana in 1994 and has worked throughout his career in family medicine within primary health care. Dr Xhuveli provides care to a population of 4,300 residents, while the Novoselë Health […]
HAP distributes IT equipment for better community health service
As part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare services and home-based care, the HAP Project has successfully completed the distribution of 98 IT units (89 laptops and 9 desktop computers) to 76 Health Centres across 17 Local Units of Health Care (LUHCs). The equipment was provided to Home Care Coordinators, Peer Group facilitators, and LUHCs […]
Training on Monitoring the Implementation of Protocols for 5 NCDs Concludes Successfully
The cycle of two-day training sessions on building capacity for monitoring the implementation of treatment protocols for five Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) – arterial hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, asthma, and COPD – has successfully concluded. The trainings were conducted between 4 and 19 December 2025 in Vlorë, Shkodër, and Kurbin, with the participation of […]
Sustainability of CE: Local Health Authorities Take the Lead in Cascade Training for Home Care
Since September 2025, the Health for All (HAP) project, in close collaboration with four regional health operators in Tirana, Vlora, Elbasan and Shkodra, has supported the establishment of a network of nurse trainers focused on Home-Based Health Care. This initiative represents an important step towards the sustainability of HAP interventions related to continuing education (CE), […]
Voices from the Field: Stories of Change from HAP-Supported Communities
The Health for All (HAP) project has collected a series of mini-stories of impact from family doctors, nurses, psychologists and patients from the most recent health centres supported by the project, offering a clear picture of how primary health care reforms are translating into tangible improvements in the daily practice of professionals and the lived experience […]
HAP Distributes 564 medical bags for family doctors and nurses
In December, the Health for All (HAP) project distributed 564 medical kits to family doctors and nurses, strengthening the capacity of primary health care services and bringing quality care closer to communities. The medical kits were delivered to 31 health centres across eleven Local Units of Health Care, including Tirana, Durrës, Elbasan, Berat, Vlora, Lezhë, […]
21st Steering Committee Meeting: Progress and Sustainability of HAP’s Interventions
The Health for All (HAP) project convened its 21st Steering Committee meeting on 5 December 2025 at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, bringing together key health authorities, international partners and project leadership to review progress and discuss priorities as the project approaches its final year. The meeting was co-chaired by the Ministry of […]
HAP Finalises Manual for Psychologists in Primary Health Care
The Health for All (HAP) project has finalised the Manual for Psychologists in Primary Health Care, a comprehensive and practical guidance document designed to strengthen mental health support within Albania’s primary health care (PHC) system. The manual represents an important milestone in HAP’s ongoing efforts to promote integrated care and to enhance the quality of […]
April – September 2025: Here are HAP’s Achievements
Strong progress in home care, non-communicable disease management and PHC personnel capacity marks the first semester of activities for 2025–2026. During the first semester of the Yearly Plan of Operations 2025–2026, the Health for All (HAP) project successfully delivered all planned activities, reinforcing its contribution to a more accessible and integrated primary health care (PHC) […]
Dr. Ariana Hylviu: Care for the Elderly Begins with Listening and Understanding
Caring for the elderly requires more than medical expertise — it demands empathy, consistency, and coordinated support. Dr. Ariana Hylviu has worked for nine years as both a family physician and the Director of the Golem Socio-Health Centre, Kavaja, which provides services to around 13,500 residents. In this interview, she shares her insights on the […]