TIRANA, October 31 /ATSH/ – The first four scheduled surgical procedures have been performed at Mirdita Municipal Hospital, in collaboration with the University Trauma Hospital.
Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu gave the news emphasizing that, “This is a concrete step in implementing the Ministry’s policies for the decentralization of healthcare—bringing specialized treatment closer to citizens and reducing the patient influx toward university hospitals in Tirana.”
According to Spahiu, the mentorship model strengthens the capacities of regional and municipal hospitals, while the expertise of specialized medical teams is leveraged to address the needs of the public.
“A more balanced healthcare system means stronger local hospitals, easier access for citizens and a reduced burden on hospital centers in Tirana,” said Spahiu. The implementation of the first four interventions at Mirdita Municipal Hospital is part of an effort to expand the reach of health services and create a more balanced system, in which municipal and regional hospitals play a greater role in providing medical care.
This model also aims to reduce the flow of patients toward university hospitals in Tirana, thereby easing their burden while simultaneously improving citizens’ access to healthcare services.
Strengthening local hospitals and fostering collaboration with university medical centers represent a key policy direction for the Ministry of Health, aimed at decentralizing services and improving the delivery of healthcare across the country. /k.s/j.p/p.s./
