TIRANA, December 22 /ATA/ About 2651 patients have received the free of charge Cataract Package service in the first 11 months of 2021.
The Compulsory Health Insurance Fund said that the expansion of free of charge health services has reduced the costs of citizens and increased the quality of life.
“2651 patients have benefited from the Cataract Package and free lenses during the 11 months of 2021. We have increased funding and cut the waiting list. In addition to the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Centre (QSUT), this service is also offered in Elbasan, Fier, Vlora, and Durrës”, said the Insurance Fund.
According to the Compulsory Health Insurance Fund, the expansion of free health services has reduced spending out of citizens’ pockets.
Such an intervention used to cost before about 35 thousand new Lek / lens, today the intervention and lenses are free of charge. The Compulsory Health Insurance Fund said that this is a step towards universal health coverage./p.s./
