TIRANA, Aug 10 /ATA/ Minister of Health and Social Protection Ogerta Manastirliu has convened the Task Force for management of tourist season in Vlora.
The meeting was chaired by Prefect of Vlora region Flamur Mamaj and Minister Ogerta Manastirliu with the participation of the directors of institutions in the region. Minister Manastirliu stressed the importance of high commitment to guaranteeing quality services to tourists with view to boosting development of tourism in the country as a strategic sector.
“Cross-institutional cooperation is crucial in guaranteeing a safe and healthy tourist season. We need to work hard to lay the basis so that each year we guarantee increased security for tourists and holiday-makers in the light of Albania govt.’s commitment to propel this sector into sustainable development,” Manastirliu said.
Manastirliu has appealed to healthcare institutions to work around the clock.
“Over 700 healthcare services have been provided in the region of Vlora by outpatient clinics and healthcare centers and around 200 cases have been referred to hospital.”
The citizens should access timely and quality service. The health service has been added this tourist season because of citizens’ increased trust in health system. The number of referrals to hospitals has decreased due to high quality service provided in health centers, ”Manastirliu said.
As of July 1, over 37 thousand holidaymakers and tourists have received service in 28 summer healthcare centers with around 600 cases referred to hospital.
Manastirliu added that institutions should exercise increased caution during this summer when carrying out inspections.
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