Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu expressed special gratitude to the personnel of the Gërhoti Department, who until late yesterday evening were on the ground fighting the rapid water flows in Gjirokastra.

He also praised the commitment of the Armed Forces in dealing with the situation created in several areas of the country.

The minister underlined that over 100 personnel, dozens of vehicles and high-capacity pumps have been engaged in the regions of Lezha, Durrës and Gjirokastra, as well as in any area where intervention was necessary. /p.s./

Health Minister told reporters underlined that full measures are in place to provide health and care assistance to every citizen across the country on New Year’s Eve.

“All health structures throughout the country, including primary health care centres, as well as regional and municipal hospitalities, will be on 24 standby during the end-year holidays. Around 2 000 doctors, nurses and health personnel will be ready to provide care and address any needs,” Koçiu added.

Health Minister put emphasis on the paediatric emergencies, saying that four health centres in Tirana will specifically tackle emergencies of the paediatric patients during New Year celebration.

She also noted that the National Health Emergency Service will also coordinate ambulances and health emergency posts to deliver primary health care to every citizen in case of emergency circumstances.

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