WHO Supports Development of Albania's National Action Plan for Health Security

From 16 to 19 June 2026, the WHO Country Office in Albania supported the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) development workshop, led by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and coordinated by the Institute of Public Health as the national focal point for the International Health Regulations (IHR).

Representatives from key national institutions worked together to identify priorities and define concrete actions to strengthen Albania's health security capacities. The workshop highlighted the importance of intersectoral collaboration and a whole-of-government approach to enhancing preparedness, prevention, detection and response to public health risks and emergencies.