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, Shkodër, Kurbin, Mirditë, Malësi e Madhe and Tropojë. This contribution marks the completion of HAP’s equipment support to the final group of health centres included in the project’s current phase of implementation.
Each kit is designed to support routine clinical practice in primary health care and home care settings. The equipment includes essential examination tools such as a stethoscope, blood pressure monitor, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, digital thermometer, pulse oximeter, respiratory peak flow meter, neurological hammer and other basic instruments. Practical reference tools, including a body mass index chart and a pregnancy calendar, are also included to support preventive and follow-up care.
By equipping family physicians and nurses with standardised medical tools, HAP aims to improve the quality, safety and consistency of services delivered at the community level. The kits support timely assessment, early detection and ongoing management of health conditions, particularly for patients with limited access to health centre services.
Each handover was accompanied by practical explanations on the use of the instruments, encouraging their immediate application and reinforcing confidence and professional readiness among primary health care teams.