Strengthening Coordination for Better Continuous quality improvement pilot launched for primary healthcare emergency services
On 13 July 2026, the SOLIDAR Project launched in an orientation workshop a new pilot initiative focused on strengthening the quality of emergency medical services in primary healthcare.
Strengthening Coordination for Better Health Emergency Preparedness in Albania: The 6th SOLIDAR Steering Committee Meeting
The 6th Steering Committee Meeting of the SOLIDAR project held on 1 July 2026 at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare brought together representatives of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Embassy of Switzerland in Albania, national health institutions, key stakeholders, and the SOLIDA
From design to reality: SOLIDAR’s online training platform moves into active development
Building on the initial concept and preparatory work done in 2025, the SOLIDAR Project “Together in Health Emergencies” is now actively developing a functional Learning Management System (LMS) that is steadily taking shape through close collaboration with national institutions and technical partners.
Emergency Preparedness Starts with Protecting People
Preparing for emergencies therefore also means preparing to protect people from violence by recognising risks early, knowing where support is available and ensuring that communities and institutions are ready to act.
Prepared Communities Respond Better: Strengthening Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Puka
When a health emergency happens, an effective response does not begin only in hospitals or public institutions. It also begins in communities with people who know whom to contact, where to find reliable information, how to support those around them and how to make sure local concerns are heard. This was a
SOLIDAR continues supporting emergency care services in Gramsh, Cërrik, Belsh and Peqin
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency medical services across Albania, the SOLIDAR “Together in Health Emergencies” Project conducted a series of field visits with support from the Health Care Service Operator
SOLIDAR Project strengthens emergency care capacities in Tepelenë, Përmet and Këlcyrë
On 25–26 May 2026, the SOLIDAR “Together in Health Emergencies” Project conducted a series of follow-up field visits to Tepelenë Municipality Hospital, Përmet Municipality Hospital, and the 24/7 Health Center of Këlcyrë
When communities learn from communities: What happened when 4 Community Resilience Networks met
On 24 and 29 April 2025, two newly established Community Resilience Networks (CRNs) in Vorë and Cërrik took an important step in their development.
Building a Stronger Frontline: SOLIDAR Advances Albania’s Action Plan for Continuing Medical Education in Emergency Care
Behind every successful response to a heart attack in a village clinic, every well-managed allergic reaction in a 24/7 health centre, and every carefully stabilised trauma patient in a small-town hospital, there is one decisive factor: a doctor or nurse who knew exactly what to do, and had the up-to-date
From training to impact: SOLIDAR completes advanced emergency care training program for Albania’s primary healthcare workforce
When a life-threatening emergency occurs, the ability of frontline healthcare professionals to recognise the situation, make rapid decisions and act effectively can make a critical difference.
