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 […]
Strengthening the social worker role in PHC: HAP organises roundtable discussion on work instruments
As part of the support for the integration of health and social services in primary care and the implementation of the PHC Strategy, HAP organised a roundtable discussion on the draft of the “Social Worker’s Instruments in Primary Health Care in Albania,” developed with the support of the Swiss government. The discussion was attended by […]
Strengthening the health system: HAP invests in the professional development of its managers
HAP is proud to support the strengthening of key healthcare institutions’ capacities through continuous investment in international training, with the aim of improving healthcare services in the country. As part of this effort, Ms. Marsida Mulaj, in her role as the Director of Primary and Hospital Care at the Health Insurance Fund, and Mr. Markens […]
Expansion of Home Care – Progress, Successes, and Challenges
Home Care Service is one of the most significant interventions of the HAP Project in Albania. Successfully piloted in May 2021 across nine health centres in Dibra and Fier, this new service model was approved by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MHSP) in December 2021, with the goal of extending it to six […]
April-September 2024: Completion of Training on Standard Nursing Procedures in 10 LUHCs
Between April and September 2024, training of trainer sessions on the standard nursing procedures required for the provision of home care services were conducted across 32 health centres within the Local Units of Healthcare (LUHCs) in Tirana, Elbasan, Peshkopi, Bulqizë, Mat, Pogradec, Kavajë, Kukës, Lezhë, and Mirditë. 200 selected nurses and specialists from these 10 […]
Health Magazine Dedicates Special Issue to HAP Project
The magazine Revista e Shëndetit (Health Magazine) has dedicated a special issue to the “Health for All” Project (HAP), as a major initiative by the Swiss government that has profoundly impacted the accessibility and quality of primary healthcare for all Albanian citizens, with a special focus on the most vulnerable groups. In this issue, the […]
The Opening of Registrations for the Professional Master’s in Family Nursing: An Excellent Opportunity for Nurses in Albania
The Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences (FTMS) has opened applications for the postgraduate Professional Master’s program in “Family Nursing” for the third consecutive year. This key program prepares nurses specialised in family and community healthcare. Until October 4, this unique program in Albania welcomes applications from all students or nurses who wish to deepen their […]
Field Visit: Implementation of Home Healthcare and Treatment Protocols for NCDs
A team composed of leaders and technical staff from the HAP Project visited the Regional Operator and the Local Healthcare Unit in Shkodër to discuss the implementation of home healthcare and the treatment protocols for 5 Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The day’s agenda began with a meeting with the Shkodër Operator and Local Healthcare Unit, where […]
HAP Gears Up to Purchase Home Care Equipment
In a bid to improve home care services throughout Albania, HAP is preparing to purchase critical medical equipment that will assist health care centres in providing better health services to homebound patients. Beneficiaries of this initiative will be selected health care centres in ten key regions: Bulqizë, Dibër, Elbasan, Kavajë, Kukës, Lezhë, Mat, Mirditë, Pogradec, […]