TIRANA, August 9/ATA/ Health Minister Ogerta Manastirliu, together with the representatives of the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development, the Region of Tuscany and the National Medical Emergency Center, have closely inspected the reconstructed emergency ward with expanded capacities, according to contemporary standards.
“I am satisfied that at this peak of the tourist season, we managed to complete the emergency ward in Vlora Hospital with extended capacity and a new model of service according to European parameters. This is a model of the emergency service which will extend in other hospitals while we will continue the investments throughout the country, from Shkodra to Saranda” – said Manastirliu.
Speaking about the strengthening of human resources and the fleet of ambulances, Manastirliu said that, “We are continuing with the investments in the National Medical Emergency Center again this year, increasing the number of ambulances as well as piloting an ambulance with a dedicated medical team for home visits, which is another pilot project that we will initiate thanks to the support of the Italian Cooperation”.
On his part, Mayor of Vlora Ermal Dredha said that, “A contemporary investment has been made thanks to the will and the continuous work done by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. Health is the first not only for the citizens of Vlora, but also for those who have chosen Vlora as a tourist destination”.
While the ambassador of Italy in Tirana Fabrizio Bucci said that, “Vlora has already a European emergency ward and this is the fruit of our joint work. Italy is engaged in the cooperation and development sector and in these three years we have made available about 260 million euros. Interventions in the social sector are a priority for us”. /k.s/p.s./
