Albania

• CAPITAL: Tirana
• POPULATION: 3.162.000
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The Albanian Institute of Public Health (IPH) was founded on the basis of the Research Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology and Immune-biological Products (established in 1969). In 1995, it was transformed into the Institute of Public Health.

IPH basic functions include the following:

• IPH supports technically the Ministry of Health with information and advice.
• Researches and collects data on public health issues.
• Performs continuous public health education for healthcare professionals.
• Center of Laboratories of Expertise and Reference.
• Administers Vertical Prevention Programs delegated by MOH.
• Serves as a National Epidemiological Observatory.

National Focal Point: Dr. Genc BURAZERI
National Focal Point + Supervisor: Dr. Enver ROSI
Supervisor: Dr Eugena TOMINI
Fellow: Dr Rovena DAJA 
Former Fellows:

• Ms. Ivana CAPO
• Dr. Elona KURETA
• Dr Alba MERDANI
• Dr. Dorina TOÇI