Albana Koçiu
WHO: Albania tops Europe in out-of-pocket healthcare spending
Albania holds the highest rate in Europe for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, with citizens paying 59.7% of total health costs, primarily for medication. This heavy burden underscores the urgent need for...
Minister of Health presents ‘historic’ 2025 budget amidst opposition criticism
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Albana Koçiu, unveiled the 2025 budget proposal for her ministry in front of the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Finance. The budget, set at...
Albania expands dental services for elderly amid pension reform discussions
As pensioners and seniors have suddenly found themselves at the center of Albania’s political debate, with ongoing discussions about pension reforms, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced an...
Education, healthcare, and agriculture competencies to be transferred to municipalities
A project for the horizontal decentralization of competencies will transfer certain responsibilities in education, healthcare, and agriculture from their respective ministries to local municipalities. This project will be piloted for 12 months in the...