MoHSW: Healthcare facilities on high alert with round-the-clock emergency services

Sonila Mehmeti — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:15:30 +0000

TIRANA, Jan 7 /ATA/- The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Health Care Services Operator (OSHKSH), is closely monitoring the situation on the ground and the operation of healthcare facilities nationwide in light of current weather conditions.
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) announces that, through direct communication with 36 Local Health Care Units and 4 Regional Directorates, comprehensive and up-to-date reports are being maintained on the status of health centers, outpatient clinics, and hospital facilities.
At the same time, healthcare institutions have implemented the necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted and safe medical care for citizens during the bad weather spells.
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in coordination with the Health Care Services Operator, is closely monitoring the impact of adverse weather across the country. Health facilities are fully operational, with emergency supplies and transport ready, and staff assigned to ensure continuous and safe medical care. Coordination with local authorities and civil protection agencies is ongoing to guarantee timely response and public safety.
At the hospital level, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare highlights that a range of measures has been put in place, including the full activation of emergency services, enhanced operational coordination with the Health Care Services Operator, local authorities, and civil protection agencies, monitoring of the situation every three hours, continuous inspection of infrastructure, and verification of critical supplies such as medicines, medical materials, drinking water, fuel for generators, and emergency equipment.
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MoHSW: Healthcare facilities on high alert with round-the-clock emergency services