“I am here in Shkodra with the doctors of the surgery service, where work begins on another construction site, to make possible improvement of the surgery service in this hospital and raising to a new level this service for citizens and patients who are in need “, said Manastirliu.

Director of Shkodra Hospital, dr. Ardian Dajti said that with this investment of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the equipment and all operating rooms will be renovated, and will be invested in modern rooms, according to contemporary standards.

Surgeon Gëzim Galiqi said that this is a long-awaited investment for Shkodra hospital, which is becoming a reality.

During her visit to Shkodra Regional Hospital, the minister also stopped to talk with the doctors and nurses of the emergency service and the Infectious Diseases Department of this Hospital, which until recently served as a COVID ward.

“I want to thank you for your readiness and for all the work you have done to deal with the pandemic, to deal with suspected, infected but also post-covid cases. Although, just like the Hospital of Durrës and Elbasan, you are no longer a COVID ward, post-covid cases will continue to be treated in this hospital and we will certainly be in maximum readiness for every situation “, said Manastirliu.

She thanked the doctors and nurses for all the work, commitment and professionalism, during this difficult period.

“But, new challenges await us. We know the pandemic is not over yet. The impact of the pandemic will be felt long in the health sector. So we must continue to harmonize services and also to support our medical teams everywhere in the country, at all levels, to guarantee better services for citizens “, said Manastirliu./m.m/p.s./