TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The hospitals in Përmet and Devoll have been included in the hospital reform as part of the reorganisation of healthcare facilities, aimed at improving management efficiency, optimising resources and enhancing services for citizens.
Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu and Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro visited the two hospital facilities, where they were briefed on the progress of the reform and the prospects for developing healthcare services at local level.
During the visits, Minister Spahiu announced that the 2027 draft budget, approved in principle by Parliament, allocates 117.3 billion lek for healthcare, providing for investment support and the development of specialised services.
One of the key developments planned in this regard is the transfer of oncology services to the National Oncology Institute.
“Oncology services will be relocated to the National Oncology Institute, adding value to the service as a whole. Regional hospitals that currently provide oncology care will instead be able to use their capacities to expand other medical services and better address citizens’ needs,” Spahiu stated.
She also emphasised the importance of strengthening the healthcare workforce, noting that around 100 resident doctors will complete their specialist training in February 2027, while another 250 doctors contracted by the Ministry of Health are expected to receive their licences.
She said these developments would help strengthen human resources and expand healthcare services across the country.
“We believe we have the necessary human resource capacity. We are working with the Ministry of Education to draw up a sound workforce plan, so that we can avoid staff shortages and expand services for citizens,” Spahiu said.
The hospital reform aims to consolidate the management model for healthcare facilities, ensure continuity of care and bring services closer to where people live. It also seeks to make better use of existing capacities and broaden the range of services available in line with the needs of local communities.
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