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Category: News
STRENGTHENING THE RESPONSE OF SOCIAL CARE SERVICES TO DOMESTIC AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA Albania) and in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in the administrative units of Vlora, Tirana and Durres, the Albanian Center for Population and Development (ACPD) concluded the two-day training cycle “Strengthening the Response of Social Care Services to Domestic and Gender-Based Violence” for
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US Doctors’ Postpartum Hemorrhage and Pre/Eclampsia Training in Albania Highlight Teamwork
In collaboration with the Albanian Center for Population and Development (ACPD), the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, LDS Charities, and UNFPA Albania incorporated in 2022 two programs designed to train teams of doctors, midwives, and nurses to improve their skills in recognizing and managing the two highest risk situations for new mothers’ live –
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Importance of A National Registry on Cervical Cancer Screening
On 2 December 2022, the Albanian Center for Population and Development (ACPD) held the “Importance of A National Registry on Cervical Cancer Screening” workshop. Attendees included ob-gyn clinicians, directors of maternity hospitals, public health experts, representatives from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the UNFPA Albania. Discussions in this meeting highlighted the decisive
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“TELL YOURSELF THAT!” – A Powerful Informational and Educational Message on Reproductive Health of Young People
Taking place on December 8 in the frame of Albania’s International Youth Day, this activity brought together over 30 young people from Tirana, Vlora and Shkodra. It opened with a theatrical performance, which conveyed strong messages about comprehensive sexuality education, youth access to reproductive health information and services. The theater was followed by an exhibition
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16 Days of Activism – Video Message from Dr. Elona Hoxha Gjebrea
Hello, I am Dr. Elona Hoxha, Executive Director of the Albanian Center for Population and Development (ACPD), a non-governmental and non-profit organization, established as a voluntary organization. Our center works to improve the health and well-being of people, especially the marginalized and needy. 16 Days of Activism aims to end violence against women and girls
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1 DECEMBER, WORLD AIDS DAY
Supported by UNFPA and IPPF, the Albanian Center for Population and Development joined in raising awareness about and showing support for people living with HIV. Informative sessions for all individuals regarding reproductive sexual health through a series of activities with students of the ‘28 Nentori’ 9-Year School and universities of Tirana, Vlora and Shkodra. Also,
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ACPD – Free HIV testing and counseling
The ACPD provides free HIV testing and counseling services while maintaining anonymity and confidentiality. Welcome to our center for information, testing and support! If you need more information, please call the following numbers: Cell: 355 68 313 4081 / + 355 4 2251 475 Or read these youth publications Do you want to get tested
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IPPF – 70 YEARS DEDICATED TO SRHR
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), the world’s largest sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) organization, celebrated its 70th birthday on 25-30 November 2022 in Bogota, Colombia. ACPD Executive Director, Dr. Elona Hoxha Gjebrea, attended the General Assembly. IPPF was founded in 1952 in an act of international solidarity between eight national family planning
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Shared Responsibilities for the Implementation of the National Action Plan on Aging 2020-2024
The trainings continue with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in the administrative units of Tirana and Durres. Through the implementation of this plan, we seek to achieve an increase in healthy life expectancy in Albania by at least one additional year,
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