Psychiatrist Krist Kola: The key role of family medicine for the early detection of mental health disorders
Kristi Kola is a doctor specialised in psychiatry who works at the Sadik Dinçi Psychiatric Hospital in Elbasan. In addition to his clinical experience, he is a university lecturer on Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, and Psychiatry. Most recently, he has served as co-trainer in the training of trainers “The use of the clinical guideline on the management […]
HAP’s 20th Steering Committee Meeting: Here are the Project’s Activities for 2025–2026
On 3 April 2025, HAP held the 20th meeting of the Project’s Steering Committee to present and approve the Yearly Plan of Operations for the third year of the Consolidation Phase, covering the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Opening remarks were delivered by representatives from the Swiss Embassy in Tirana, the […]
Mapping of Socio-Health Services: Consultative Roundtables in Durrës, Lezhë, and Fier
As part of the mapping of socio-health services, HAP organised consultative roundtables in the municipalities of Durrës, Lezhë, and Fier to promote the coordination of service providers and the available information, ensuring a clearer and more comprehensive overview of the services accessible to vulnerable groups. The roundtable brought together representatives from Local Health Care Units, […]
HAP Distributes 831 Physical Examination Kits to Family Doctors and Nurses
The “Health for All” Project (HAP) has successfully completed the distribution of 831 physical examination kits to 46 health centres across 10 Local Units of Health Care (LUHCs) in the country. This intervention aims to empower family doctors and nurses in providing higher-quality services to patients by equipping them with fully stocked kits containing essential […]
HAP introduces the Albanian model at the international conference on home care in Ukraine
On February 20, 2025, Act4Health Ukraine held the international conference “Comprehensive Home-Based Care for a Person in Ukraine,” bringing together international experts to discuss the future of home healthcare in the country. The event, live-streamed on social media, showcased selected good practices in home-based medical and social care, with key contributions from Switzerland, Albania, and […]
HAP organises Annual Planning Workshop: Here are the priorities for April 2025-March 2026
On 13 February 2024, HAP organised the Annual Planning Workshop for the third year of the Consolidation Phase (April 2025 – March 2026), bringing together key representatives and partners of the project to define priorities and core activities for the development of primary healthcare in Albania. The workshop opened with a welcome address by Ms […]
HAP Distributes Equipment for Home Care Services in 32 Health Centres
As part of the efforts to improve home care services, the HAP project has provided 32 Health Centres across 10 Local Units of Healthcare with equipment designed to facilitate and enhance the delivery of Home Care Services. This investment marks the next step in expanding the implementation of this new healthcare service and follows the […]
HAP & Pema e Jetës: Physiotherapy, a Light of Hope for People with Multiple Sclerosis
The Pema e Jetës Foundation, with the support of the Health for All Programme (HAP), successfully organised an advocacy meeting titled “Physiotherapy: A Light of Hope for People with Multiple Sclerosis”. The event brought together health professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to highlight the critical role of physiotherapy in improving the lives of individuals with multiple […]
Dr. Erion Hamiti: The implementation of protocols has positively impacted patients’ health outcomes
Dr. Erion Hamiti has been a family doctor at the Gjyrale Health Post, Gostimë Health Centre, Elbasan, since 2008. For over a year, Dr. Hamiti has also been covering the Shtëpanjë Health Post, providing healthcare services to a total of 5,765 citizens. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he is a volunteer with the Red […]
The Training on Managing Mental Health Disorders in PHC Concludes Successfully
The training of trainers on the “Use of the Guide for Managing Mental Health Disorders in Primary Healthcare” was successfully completed with the participation of primary healthcare professionals from selected health centres in Tirana, Elbasan, Korça, Berat, Bulqiza, and Shkodër. The training was provided by the “Shtegu i shpresës” (The Path of Hope) Foundation within […]