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Subject: Health for All Project Newsletter - January 2026

Newsletter of the Health for All Project | January 2026

Voices from the Field: Stories of Change from HAP-Supported Communities

The Health for All (HAP) project has collected a series of mini-stories of impact from family doctors, nurses, psychologists and patients from the most recent health centres supported by the project, offering a clear picture of how primary health care reforms are translating into tangible improvements in the daily practice of professionals and the lived experience of Albanian citizens.

ACTIVITIES

21st Steering Committee Meeting: Progress and Sustainability of HAP’s Interventions

HAP convened its 21st Steering Committee meeting on 5 December 2025 at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, bringing together key health authorities, international partners and project leadership to review progress and discuss priorities as the project approaches its final year.

April – September 2025: Here are HAP’s Achievements

During the first semester of the Yearly Plan of Operations 2025–2026, HAP successfully delivered all planned activities, reinforcing its contribution to a more accessible and integrated primary health care (PHC) system for Albanian citizens in general and vulnerable groups in particular.

Sustainability of Continuing Education: Local Health Authorities Take the Lead in Cascade Training for Home Care

Since September 2025, HAP, in close collaboration with four regional health operators in Tirana, Vlora, Elbasan and Shkodra, has supported the establishment of a network of nurse trainers focused on Home-Based Health Care. This initiative represents an important step towards the sustainability of HAP interventions, as local health authorities progressively take ownership of training processes.

INTERVIEW

Dr. Ariana Hylviu: Care for the Elderly Begins with Listening and Understanding

Dr. Ariana Hylviu has worked for nine years as both a family physician and the Director of the Golem Socio-Health Centre, Kavaja, which provides services to around 13,500 residents. In this interview, she shares her insights on the main challenges in elderly care, the impact of recent professional trainings, and the importance of teamwork in ensuring dignified and comprehensive care for the elderly.

Family Doctor and HC Manager Dr. Ariana Hylviu

NEWS

HAP Distributes 564 medical bags for family doctors and nurses

In December, HAP 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.

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HAP Finalises Manual for Psychologists in Primary Health Care

December saw the finalisation of the Manual for Psychologists in Primary Health Care, a comprehensive and practical guidance document designed to strengthen mental health support within Albania’s primary health care (PHC) system. The manual represents an important milestone in HAP’s ongoing efforts to promote integrated care and to enhance the quality of mental health services at the community level. The Manual awaits the approval of the relevant authorities before being distributed to the health centres' personnel.

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Health for All is a Project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation that is being implemented in Albania by the Swiss Institute of Health and Tropical Medicine. The Project's overall goal is that the Albanian population benefits from better health due to improved and inclusive primary health care.

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Subject: Health for All Project Newsletter - January 2026