Minister of Health recognises AQH’s contribution to primary health care

Breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection are the focus of “Pink Month”. Bringing health information and counselling closer to citizens is part of the Accessible Quality Healthcare (AQH) Project’s ongoing support for primary health care and community health promotion.

In support of this cause, the “përSHËNDETje” Health Caravan took part in the “Race for the Cure Kosova 2026” event, held in late September in Skanderbeg Square in Prishtina. The caravan was visited by the Minister of Health, Arben Vitia, and the Acting President of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu.

During the visit, Minister Vitia praised the AQH Project’s contribution, highlighting its professionalism and outstanding work in supporting primary health care since 2016. At the tents he visited, the Minister spoke about AQH’s work and the project’s significant contribution to this sector.

For citizens, AQH’s support translated into access to health information and counselling in the community. Through discussions with health professionals, participants received practical advice on preventing non-communicable diseases, early detection and the importance of regular check-ups. In addition to counselling, citizens were offered blood pressure and blood glucose measurements, as well as body mass index (BMI) assessments. These assessments aimed to identify people at risk and refer them, where necessary, to Family Medicine Centres for further examinations. Together with counselling, they were intended to encourage behavioural change, promote early disease detection and prevent diseases and their associated complications. The measurements are indicative and do not constitute a diagnosis. A diagnosis is confirmed only following a clinical assessment and additional examinations at the primary health care level.

The caravan created a space where citizens could speak directly with health professionals about caring for their health.

The activity was carried out by KOPF as part of the AQH Project, with the participation of health staff from the Main Family Medicine Centre (MFMC) in Prishtina. This collaboration brought health counselling closer to citizens, linking the project’s support with the work of primary health care professionals.

The “përSHËNDETje” Health Caravan is helping to raise awareness and educate citizens, strengthen links between communities and health institutions, support municipal engagement in health education and promotion, and advance the professional development of future health professionals.