TIRANA, February 16/ATA/ In context of the nationwide medical center rehabilitation program, there has been completed another new medical center.
Minister of Health and Social Protection Ogerta Manastirliu and the MP of the area Erion Braçe have closely seen the new medical center Këmishtaj, completed in context of the rehabilitation program of 300 medical centers. Manastirliu stated that the program of 300 medical centers will continue with the second stage.
“I am very pleased that we shall continue investing in the primary care network. Now, with the completion of the first phase of the rehabilitation program of medical centers, we continue with the second phase, where for 2022 we have planned 25 new medical centers, which will be rehabilitated with the best standards,” said Manastirliu.
During visit to Këmishtaj Medical Center in Divjaka, Minister Manastirliu stressed that vaccination will be the key word for this year as well, noting that the government has approved the new contract with Pfizer for 2022.
“We have just approved in the Council of Ministers the new contract with the Pfizer Co. for 1 million doses of vaccine during 2022 and another 500 thousand optional doses, if needed, which also includes vaccination for children. We will continue to ensure the availability of vaccines in all medical centers “, stressed Manastirliu.
Minister Manastirliu said that, “So far, we have applied more than 2.6 million doses of vaccines. We are still working hard to intensify vaccination coverage in the youth age group. Therefore, an appeal and even more dedication of our health team will be needed to increase the vaccine coverage in the youth age group. But, on the other hand we must continue with the booster doses in the age group +60 years, especially those who have chronic diseases and are more endangered, as vaccination saves lives “./k.s/j.p/p.s./
