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 […]
Albania-Ukraine: Experience Sharing on Integrated Home Care Models
A Ukrainian delegation composed of members of the Act4Health Project and Vseturbota Initiative and representatives of the Ministry of Social Policy and Ministry of Health visited Albania to exchange experiences with the HAP Project focusing on integrated medical and social home-based care. The study tour aimed to share best practices, foster collaboration, and develop innovative […]
HAP & TFL: Roundtable on Home Healthcare Services for the Elderly
The organisation “Together for Life” hosted a roundtable discussion on 12 December 2024, under the theme “Ensuring the Sustainability of Home Healthcare Services for the Elderly through Dedicated Budgeting”. The event was held at Hotel Tirana International, bringing together representatives of public institutions, non-profit organisations, and healthcare professionals. The roundtable aimed to highlight the challenges […]
Implementation of HAP Interventions in Clinical Practice: Swiss Team Visits Dajç Health Centre
Representatives from the Embassy of Switzerland in Tirana and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) visited the Dajç Health Centre in Shkodër to observe first-hand the impact of HAP’s contributions on the healthcare services provided to patients. The team, comprising Ms. Erica Placella, Head of the Health Sector and Ms. Sabine Piccard, Head […]
19th Steering Committee Meeting: Successes and Challenges of Expanding HAP’s Interventions
The 19th Steering Committee Meeting of the Health for All Project (HAP), convened on December 4, 2024, at the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MoHSP), to discuss HAP’s semi-annual progress report, April – September 2024. Key stakeholders, including, among others, representatives from the Swiss Embassy, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Health […]
The Training Round on the Prevention and Management of NCDs Concludes – The Establishment of Peer Groups Begins
Work has begun on establishing Peer Groups in selected health centres in Tirana, Kavaja, Shkodër, Pogradec, Mirdita, Kukës, Lezha, and Elbasan. HAP is closely supporting Local Healthcare Units in this process through workshops with Peer Group facilitators, who are being guided on the establishment and effective functioning rules of these continuing education activities. During these […]
HAP & Pema e Jetës: Meeting on enabling physiotherapy services for people with multiple sclerosis in Primary Care
The “Pema e Jetës” (Tree of Life) Foundation organised a meeting with representatives from key healthcare institutions, neurology experts, and patient rights advocates to share the findings of two reports conducted within the framework of the project “Enabling Physiotherapy Treatment for Individuals Affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Primary Healthcare Centres.” This project is implemented […]
“Managing Chronic Diseases Requires Cooperation” – Geraldo Krasi Talks About the Importance of Trust in the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Geraldo Krasi is a newly appointed family doctor at the Duhanas clinic in the Velabisht Health Centre, known for his expertise and dedication during training sessions supported by HAP, particularly in his role as a facilitator for Peer Groups. Could you briefly describe your role in identifying and providing healthcare for patients with non-communicable diseases […]