AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Leadership Shake-up: Albania’s Health Minister Evis Sala has resigned, and Prime Minister Edi Rama has named cardiologist and Socialist MP Klodiana Spahiu as her replacement, with Sala citing new international roles in oncology, AI and innovation. Maternal Care Alarm: A 37-year-old pregnant woman died during an ambulance transfer from Pogradec to Tirana for specialist treatment; police opened an inquiry and the Health Ministry ordered a separate review. Water Safety Watch: In northern Albania, around 120 people reported illness after a strange smell from tap water in Fushë-Arrëz; samples are being tested and no contamination has been confirmed yet. Emergency Response: A gas explosion near Lezha injured six family members, including two children; early checks point to a gas leak that may have ignited when lights were switched on. Access to Treatment: Albania plans to raise reimbursed medicines spending by 28% to 17.28 billion lek next year and add 20 more drugs to the state-covered list, expanding coverage for about 400,000 patients. Public Health Research: A new study highlights a global disconnect: nearly half of adults say they’re not worried about air pollution despite widespread exposure above WHO limits.
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