The leader of Albania’s Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, has outlined a new healthcare reform plan focused on affordability and tackling corruption within the sector.
Sali Berisha, head of the Democratic Party of Albania, today presented his party’s proposal for an extensive healthcare reform. Drawing inspiration from Germany’s healthcare system, the plan aims to make medical services more affordable for Albanian citizens while addressing inefficiencies and corruption within the system.
“The goal is to ensure that Albanian citizens have access to healthcare that is affordable and in line with the regional average,” Berisha said during his speech. “We will never allow citizens to pay more than the regional average for medical services.”
A key aspect of the plan includes a significant increase in healthcare funding, with Berisha vowing to double the country’s healthcare budget. Additionally, the Democratic Party aims to root out corruption, particularly in healthcare concessions, which Berisha claims have cost the Albanian state approximately 300 million euros.
“We will take immediate action to stop these corrupt healthcare deals and hold those responsible accountable,” Berisha stated.
The plan also includes provisions for cancer patients, with Berisha pledging to provide all necessary medications and equipment. To support this, a special fund will be created through taxes on known carcinogenic products such as tobacco, along with potential funding from the national lottery. Berisha also proposed collaboration with neighboring countries to reduce healthcare costs by purchasing medical supplies in bulk.
Addressing his designation as “non grata” by the United States, Berisha said he would seek to have the decision reversed, accusing Prime Minister Edi Rama and businessman George Soros of influencing the ruling.
“I will follow the necessary steps to challenge this decision and ensure that it is reviewed fairly,” Berisha said.
