Representatives of the Albanian association Together for Life, partner of Active Citizenship Network, have spoken on World Health Day to the media about the problems of the health system in Albania, focusing on the need to increasebudget allocation to the healthcare sector; increase investment in medical equipment and devices, and providing new incentives to encourage doctors and nurses to work in municipal and regional hospitals. The World Health Organization ranked Albania as the last country in Europe with the lowest public spending per capita on health. According to indirect data, COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated this trend, as there has been an increase in health expenditures in the household budget.
To read the Report realized on these topics, please click here (Albanian language).