Ass. Dr. sc. Muhamet Kadrija, from the Faculty of Medicine of the Public University “Fehmi Agani” in Gjakova, participated in a study visit held on 8–10 October 2026 in Korçë, Albania, focusing on the exchange of experiences and good practices in palliative care.

The visit was organized within the framework of cooperation between healthcare institutions in Kosovo and Albania.

During the visit to the “Mary Potter” Palliative Care Centre in Korçë, participants became acquainted with the organization of palliative care services, the multidisciplinary approach, the referral system, pain and symptom management, as well as support for patients and their families.

Discussions also focused on opportunities to adapt these practices to the needs of Kosovo’s healthcare system through the standardization of services, harmonization of protocols, strengthening of inter-institutional cooperation, and ensuring continuity of care.

One of the main objectives of the visit was to support the Working Group in finalizing the Action Plan for Palliative Care in Kosovo. The experiences exchanged are intended to contribute to the development of better-organized, more accessible, and higher-quality services.

The participation of Ass. Dr. sc. Muhamet Kadrija reflects his professional commitment to the field of palliative care and his academic role at the Faculty of Medicine of UFAGJ.

Dr. Kadrija made an outstanding contribution, drawing on his experience and community-based work, to the drafting of the draft document and the development of unified protocols for palliative care for patients at the end of life.

The study visit to Albania represents an important step towards strengthening cooperation between Kosovo and Albania and improving palliative care in Kosovo.