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• 2025
• • 11 Mars
  • Par Nicolas TASCH
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  • LAO/035
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  LAOS - Improving patient care: key takeaways from the 5G1S Annual Review Meeting

  The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Lao PDR successfully concluded its annual review meeting on the implementation of the "5 Goods 1 Satisfaction" (5G1S) policy for quality of healthcare, held on February 26-27, 2025, in Thalat, Vientiane Province. Participants included high-level representatives from the MOH Cabinet, the Department of Healthcare and Rehabilitation (DHR), as well as the Departments of Planning and Finance, and Hygiene and Health Promotion. Additionally, Provincial Health Departments, provincial hospitals nationwide, and international development partners took part in the discussions. The workshop proved to be a productive platform for reviewing progress, sharing best practices, and strategizing for future improvements in healthcare quality across the nation.

  The workshop was opened by Dr Bounfeng Phoumalaysith, Minister of Health, who underlined the importance of continuous quality improvement, particularly through the implementation of the 5G1S policy. He also acknowledged the recent endorsement of the Healthcare Quality Assessment Tool and its accompanying guidelines by the MOH in January 2025, highlighting their alignment with the Lao context and their role in standardising hospital practices. The workshop centered on the MOH's ongoing commitment to "Good quality health services are provided to Lao people". Participants engaged in discussions and presentations related to the 5G1S policy, infection prevention and control (IPC), healthcare quality assurance, and the newly endorsed Healthcare Quality Assessment Tool. Presentations from MOH departments provided a comprehensive overview of 5G1S implementation in 2024, highlighting both successes and challenges.

  Detailed discussions focused on identifying areas for improvement and developing actionable solutions for 2025. Provincial Health Departments (PHDs) and Provincial Hospitals shared valuable insights into their successful 5G1S coordination and quality improvement initiatives. These presentations showcased innovative approaches to committee structures, training activities, monitoring processes, and patient engagement. Participants received updates on relevant policies, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety measures.

  

  The newly endorsed Healthcare Quality Assessment Tool was thoroughly presented and discussed, providing participants with a valuable resource for evaluating hospital quality. The tool was printed and distributed to all hospitals nationwide. Doctors from the quality of healthcare committees at Khammouane and Champasak hospitals expressed confidence in the tool, noting that it is clear, practical, and aligned with established guidelines. They emphasized its applicability in hospital quality assessment and highlighted the importance of teamwork in developing effective quality improvement (QI) plans. The workshop also fostered open and collaborative discussions on the advantages, challenges, and solutions for quality improvement. Participants actively engaged in sharing their experiences and perspectives, contributing to a rich exchange of knowledge.

  

  The workshop successfully achieved its objectives, providing a valuable opportunity for enhanced understanding of 5G1S implementation progress, increased knowledge of best practices in healthcare quality improvement, improved coordination and collaboration among stakeholders, and effective dissemination of the Healthcare Quality Assessment Tool.

  The Health and nutrition programme is cofinanced by the Government of the Lao PDR and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and jointly implemented by the Ministry of Health and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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• • 8 Janvier
  • Par Marie-Françoise NGOME
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  • Bureau Sénégal SEN/031
  • Santé
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  SÉNÉGAL - Après Saint-Louis, Kaolack et Touba, Ziguinchor étrenne son SAMU

  Ce lundi 6 janvier 2025 a été inauguré le Centre de réception et de régulation des appels du SAMU national au sein du Centre hospitalier régional de Ziguinchor, dans le sud du Sénégal.

  

  

  Dans une logique de déconcentration/décentralisation de la gestion des cas d’urgence initiée en 2013 par le SAMU national, la mise en place de cette 4^e antenne du SAMU national dans la zone Sud complète le plan de maillage du territoire national en soins d’urgence préhospitaliers, après celle de Saint-Louis en 2016, couvrant les régions de Saint-Louis, Louga et Matam, puis celle de Kaolack en 2020 couvrant les régions de Kaolack, Fatick et Kaffrine, et celle de Touba en 2021 pour la région de Diourbel.

  

  Dotée de mobilier, d’équipements informatiques, d’équipements médicotechniques de pointe, de six ambulances médicalisées dont cinq « tout-terrain » et de matériel de formation continue sur les urgences, l’antenne de Ziguinchor est chargée, à l’instar des trois autres, de coordonner les soins d'urgence et la gestion des catastrophes au niveau de la région mais également de celles environnantes en collaboration avec le Groupement national des sapeurs-pompiers et l'ensemble des structures hospitalières.

  

  Plus de 620 000 citoyens sénégalais habitants de la région, en appelant le numéro gratuit 1515, pourront bénéficier de la régulation médicale, de conseils téléphoniques, d'orientations et d’une prise en charge rapide des urgences vitales par des professionnels grâce au Centre de réception et de régulation des appels de Ziguinchor. 

  

  La création et la mise en fonction des Centres de réception et de régulation des appels représentent un véritable saut qualitatif dans la prise en charge des situations d’urgences médicochirurgicales, obstétricales et pédiatriques courantes. Et par-delà, une grande première dans le dispositif de gestion de la chaîne des secours, positionnant le Sénégal parmi les rares pays en Afrique disposant de ce modèle de gestion décentralisée des urgences.

  Le déploiement de l’antenne de Ziguinchor a été soutenu par le programme Santé et protection sociale cofinancé par le Grand-Duché du Luxembourg et le Sénégal, et mis en œuvre par LuxDev, l'agence luxembourgeoise pour la Coopération au développement.

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• 2024
• • 30 Décembre
  • Par Matt EVANS
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  • LAO/035
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  LAOS - Embedded health care professionals in partner provinces

  The Health and nutrition programme, a collaborative effort between the Governments of Luxembourg and the Lao PDR, is dedicated to enhancing access to quality healthcare services across the Lao PDR. A crucial component of this initiative involves embedding highly skilled health care professionals within provincial health systems. These professionals focus on capacity building, technical assistance, and infrastructure development to improve health care services and patient outcomes.

  

  Senior nurse trainer advisors

  A team of senior nurse trainer advisors is strategically placed in four provincial hospitals: Bokeo, Vientiane, Bolikhamxay, and Khammouane. These dedicated professionals bring a wealth of experience and diverse skill sets to their roles, working to improve nursing care standards throughout the programme’s partner provinces.

  International nurse trainers play a multifaceted role in continuous medical education at the provincial hospital level. By building sustainable capacities and training clinical educators, they create a long-term impact by ensuring these educators can serve as trainers for health professionals at district hospitals and health centers. Furthermore, senior nurse trainer advisors actively mentor nurses in all clinical areas, conduct essential supervision visits to district hospitals, and actively support the implementation of the national 5 Goods, 1 Satisfaction (5G1S) Quality Improvement framework. This framework, encompassing five key areas – Cleanliness, Reception, Comfort/Convenience, Diagnosis, and Treatment – aims to enhance the overall patient-experience.

  

  Working in close collaboration with the programme's Quality Healthcare Advisor, the senior nurse trainer advisors receive expert guidance on raising clinical standards within the healthcare system. Beyond the 5G1S framework, the team actively coordinates Infection Prevention and Control initiatives and effectively utilises the Kaizen methodology (Sort, Set-up and Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) to optimise processes, enhance efficiency, and minimise waste.

  Senior midwife trainer advisors

  

  Three senior midwife zrainer advisors are currently working in the Provincial Hospitals of Bolikhamxay, Khammouane, and Vientiane Province, with Bokeo soon to follow. These advisors bring extensive experience in improving Maternal and Child Health outcomes.

  Their responsibilities include long-term mentoring and coaching of nurses and midwives, providing bedside teaching in areas such as antenatal care, vaccinations, the delivery room, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They focus on consistently improving and maintaining clinical standards, building upon the work of previous Lao-Luxembourg Health sector support programmes.

  

  Impact and outcomes

  The embedded teams of senior nurse trainer advisors and senior midwife trainer advisors are having a significant impact on the quality of healthcare in partner provinces. Through their mentorship, training, and direct support of healthcare professionals, they are strengthening local capacity and promoting sustainable improvements in clinical practice. This includes enhancing infection prevention and control measures, improving patient care pathways, and implementing evidence-based best practices in maternal and child health. These efforts contribute to better patient outcomes, increased staff competency, and a more robust and resilient healthcare system overall. The focus on cascading knowledge and training to district level facilities ensures a wider impact on the quality of healthcare services across the provinces, including at the district level.

  

  The combined skills, energy, and unwavering enthusiasm of both the senior nurse trainer advisors and senior midwife trainer advisors are invaluable assets to the Health and nutrition programme. Their dedication to excellence is driving significant improvements in healthcare standards across the target provinces, ultimately benefiting the Lao people.

  

  The Health and nutrition programme is financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Lao PDR and jointly implemented by the Ministry of Health and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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• • 23 Décembre
  • Par Nicolas TASCH
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  • LAO/336 LAO/338 LAO/037 LAO/035
  • Éducation, formation et emploi Développement socio-économique Gouvernance Santé
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  LAOS - Successful conclusion of the four Provincial Coordination Committee Meetings for the 5th Indicative Cooperation Programme

  We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the four Provincial Coordination Committee (PCC) Meetings for the 5th Lao-Luxembourg Indicative Cooperation Programme 2023-2027 (ICP V) for this year. The PCC meetings have taken place across several provinces, starting with Bokeo in May. Subsequent meetings were held in Vientiane Province in October and Bolikhamxay province in November. This final meeting, held in Khammouane province this December, marks the culmination of a productive year of activities across our partner provinces in Lao PDR.

  

  About the PCC Meetings

  The provincial coordination committee meetings proved particularly valuable for provincial authorities. Participants had the opportunity to gain in-depth insights into the four multisectoral programmes at provincial level (progress, working plans, budgets) and actively engage in valuable exchanges with officials from other provinces, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

  Strengthening coordination and alignment

  These PCC Meetings play a crucial role in:

  • strengthening coordination across the four ICP V programmes;
  • and ensuring alignment with district and provincial five-year socio-economic development plans.

  

  Participants from local authorities gained a clearer understanding of the interconnectedness of the four ICP V programmes:

  • health and nutrition;
  • skills for tourism, agriculture and forestry;
  • rule of law, access to justice and good governance;
  • local development.

  This improved understanding highlights how these programmes collectively address the socio-economic needs of Lao PDR, especially in our four partner provinces.

  Valuable feedback and enhanced collaboration

  The meetings also provide a vital platform for LuxDev to:

  • receive valuable feedback on programme implementation;
  • strengthen collaboration;
  • and promote cross-sector implementation;

  This feedback mechanism is essential for ensuring the effectiveness and responsiveness of the programmes to local needs.

  

  Key objectives and outcomes

  The 4th PCC Meetings achieved several key objectives, including:

  • providing a comprehensive overview of the ICP V programmes and their impact;
  • facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration among provincial authorities;
  • gathering crucial feedback for LuxDev to improve programme implementation;
  • developing practical recommendations to be presented to the annual Project Steering Committees.

  

  This successful conclusion of the 4th meeting wraps up a year of significant progress and reinforces the commitment of all stakeholders to the continued success of the ICP V programmes in Lao PDR. We look forward to continuing this important work in the coming year.

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• • 18 Décembre
  • Par Veton KASAPOLLI
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  • Bureau Kosovo KSV/017
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  KOSOVO - Advancement of interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery

  Reducing the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in Kosovo was the central focus of a recent symposium organised by the Kosovo Doctors Chamber, with support from the Health Sector Support Programme in Kosovo - Phase II and Institut national de chirurgie cardiaque et de cardiologie interventionnelle – INCCI from Luxembourg, in cooperation with the Cardiology Clinic at the University Clinical Centre Kosovo (UCCK). 

  This one-day event brought together experts from Kosovo, the region, and Luxembourg to share insights on interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery.

  “Kosovo’s knowledge in cardiology is stronger compared to some countries where I’ve worked,” noted Prof. Dr. Arnaud CHARPENTIER, General Director from INCCI. “However, to achieve greater milestones, a collective effort and collaboration from all segments of the healthcare system (cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, primary healthcare workers and nurses) is essential.”

  

  Prim. Dr. Dorjan MARUSIC, cardiologist, quality and health management expert from Slovenia, with longstanding experience in setting up national strategies in his home country and elsewhere, stressed the importance of having a national programme to combat these diseases. This calls for establishing a good collaboration of levels of care (primary, secondary and tertiary levels) to create a robust network, invest in capacity building, and health promotion and prevention initiatives.

  

  Despite being a young country, Kosovo’s cardiology institutions have progressed, eventually aiming to build an EU-standard healthcare system. The new Catheterization Laboratory at General Hospital of Prizren, funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg through the Health Sector Support Programme in Kosovo - Phase II, exemplifies progress in combatting cardiovascular diseases in Kosovo. Since its inauguration in June of this year, it has contributed to reducing the national waiting list significantly and providing services close to their habitat for the citizens of the Prizren region, which has 400,000 residents.

  Patients have been receiving top-tier care from medical professionals in Kosovo, with strong international partnerships such as the INCCI and Slovenian hospitals. One of the members of the UCCK Cardiology Clinic team, Prof. Dr. Daut GORANI, stated that “we aim to utilise these state-of-the-art facilities and international collaboration to increase hospital capacity at its full potential,” highlighting an exponential increase in the number of patients treated in the last decade. 

  Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality globally, claiming 17.9 million lives annually. For Kosovo, developing a national action plan is critical to improving prevention, treatment, and public health outcomes. This symposium highlighted the importance of national and international collaboration in paving the way for a healthier future.

  The Health Sector Support Programme in Kosovo - Phase II is co-funded by the Government of Kosovo and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and is implemented by the Kosovo Ministry of Health and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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• • 14 Octobre
  • Par Jeanne RENAULD
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  • MON/007
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  Remise de l'Ordre de l'Étoile polaire de Mongolie au Docteur PATTE pour sa contribution aux projets de la Coopération luxembourgeoise

  Ce 11 octobre 2024, le Dr Didier PATTE a reçu de Son Excellence Luvsanvandan BOLD, Ambassadeur extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de Mongolie au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, l’Ordre de l'Étoile polaire. Il s’agit de la plus haute distinction civile que le gouvernement mongol puisse décerner à un citoyen étranger.

  

  Cette reconnaissance souligne la contribution significative et l’engagement remarquable du Dr PATTE, en tant que conseiller, aux projets de renforcement du système de santé cardiovasculaire et cardiologique de la Coopération luxembourgeoise en Mongolie.

  La cérémonie s’est déroulée en présence notamment de M. TERNES, Directeur de la Coopération au développement et de l’Action humanitaire au ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes, de la Défense, de la Coopération et du Commerce extérieur, M. Philippe CAHEN, Consul honoraire de Mongolie au Luxembourg, Dr Arnaud CHARPENTIER, directeur général de l'Institut national de chirurgie cardiaque et de cardiologie interventionnelle du Luxembourg, M. Manuel TONNAR, directeur général de LuxDev, et Dr Mongo DAGVA, conseillère sectorielle principale du projet Cardiologie, chirurgie cardiaque et télémédecine en Mongolie.

  Un engagement durable au service de la coopération

  Au début des années 2000, le Docteur PATTE a joué un rôle central dans l’identification des défis rencontrés par les médecins et la population mongols en matière de santé, et plus particulièrement de maladies cardiovasculaires, l’une des premières causes de mortalité dans le pays.

  La Mongolie est un vaste pays en termes de superficie mais présente une très faible densité de population. Ainsi, la moitié des habitants vivent à Oulan-Bator, la capitale, tandis que l’autre est clairsemée à travers ce large territoire. D’importantes distances doivent souvent être parcourues pour accéder aux soins de santé, alors que les infrastructures de communication sont limitées et les conditions climatiques difficiles. Dans ce contexte, le développement de la télémédecine appliquée à la cardiologie est apparu comme une évidence pour répondre aux besoins des personnes les plus éloignées et mettre à leur disposition l’expertise médicale disponible en capitale, par voie numérique.

  C’est ainsi que la télémédecine a été introduite en Mongolie il y a 23 ans par le projet identifié par le Dr PATTE. Au fil des ans, la téléconsultation de médecin à médecin a permis de créer une équipe de cardiologues offrant des possibilités d'apprentissage mutuel, de mise en réseau et d'introduction de services médicaux de meilleure qualité pour les patients des régions plus reculées.

  Par la suite, à travers des missions régulières, le Dr PATTE a continué à apporter son expertise et ses conseils stratégiques aux différents projets financés par la Coopération luxembourgeoise et mis en oeuvre par LuxDev, afin d’en améliorer l’efficience et d’en maximiser les impacts.

  Une reconnaissance de l’impact humain et social

  L’Ordre de l’Étoile polaire est une reconnaissance des efforts continus du Docteur PATTE, non seulement pour ses contributions techniques et professionnelles, mais aussi pour l’impact que son travail a eu sur les communautés mongoles. La télémédecine a en effet contribué à faire reculer les maladies cardiaques et à réduire le taux de mortalité cardiovasculaire (de 24,4 à 17,5 pour 10 000 habitants) de 2003 à 2022, tandis que le pourcentage de mortalité parmi les patients de maladies cardiovasculaires est passé 5,09 % en 2003 à 1,34 % en 2022. 

  Lors de la cérémonie de remise de l’Ordre, le Docteur PATTE a exprimé sa fierté mais aussi et surtout sa gratitude envers ses collègues luxembourgeois et mongols. « Cette distinction constitue le point culminant de ma vie professionnelle. Ces projets en Mongolie ont une place si spéciale dans mon coeur, mais c’est avant tout une aventure collective que je partage avec toutes celles et tous ceux qui ont oeuvré dans le cadre de ces projets », a-t-il déclaré non sans émotion.

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• • 16 Septembre
  • Par Nicolas TASCH
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  • LAO/035
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  LAOS - Luxembourg Cooperation supports Lao Red Cross with high-tech blood cold chain equipment

  Luxembourg has handed over state-of-the-art blood cold chain equipment to the Lao Red Cross, valued at approximately 2 million Euros. This significant contribution aims to strengthen the Lao PDR’s blood transfusion services and ensure a reliable and safe supply of blood products across Laos.

  

  The handover ceremony took place in Vientiane Capital and was attended by key dignitaries, including H.E. Mr Khamlavanh Chanthalavanh, President of the Lao Red Cross, H.E. Dr. Phaivanh Keopaseuth, Vice-Minister of Health, Mr. Thomas Lammar, Chargé d'affaires of the Luxembourg Embassy in Laos, Dr Chanthala Souksakhone, Director of the National Blood Transfusion Institute, Mr. Robert de Waha, Resident Representative of LuxDev Asia office, as well as representatives from the Lao Government and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

  The high-tech blood cold chain equipment, provided through the Health and Nutrition Programme, implemented by the Ministry of Health and LuxDev, will be distributed at central, provincial and district levels. This investment will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the blood cold chain across the country, while responding the ambitious goals in terms of increased blood donations across the country. It will ensure that blood products are stored and transported safely from donation centers to hospitals and health facilities to help and rescue emergency cases timely and effectively nation-wide.

  The equipment includes a range of 243 essential components, such as freezers, storage units, digital control devices, and mobile cold chain units for outreach campaigns and safe transportation of blood products at district and village levels. Furthermore, the contract includes an extended warranty period and preventive maintenance and training to ensure the effective utilisation and maintenance of the equipment.

  

  H.E. Mr Khamlavanh Chanthalavanh, the President of the Lao Red Cross, emphasised the importance of this donation: "The Lao Red Cross is grateful for the generous support from Luxembourg Aid & Development. This equipment will enable us to increase our blood products storage by 50% and ensure a reliable supply of blood products to those in need nationwide."

  Mr. Thomas Lammar, Chargé d'affaires of the Luxembourg Embassy, expressed his satisfaction with this partnership: "Luxembourg is proud to continue its longstanding support for Laos in enhancing healthcare services. Building upon our successful collaboration over two decades ago, we are pleased to once again provide high-quality blood cold chain equipment from Luxembourg. This investment reaffirms our commitment to delivering high quality, durable and reliable solutions tailored to the specific needs of our partners."

  

  The handover of this high-tech blood cold chain equipment marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between Luxembourg and Laos in the health sector. It demonstrates Luxembourg's dedication to supporting sustainable development and improving the lives and health of people in Laos.

  The Health and Nutrition Programme is financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and implemented by the Lao Ministry of Health and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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• • 6 Août
  • Par Marie-Françoise NGOME
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  • Bureau Sénégal SEN/031
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  SÉNÉGAL - Le centre de santé de Ranérou étrenne sa nouvelle radiographie et son ambulance

  C’est un grand pas qui vient d’être franchi dans l’amélioration du diagnostic médical au centre de santé de Ranérou Ferlo. Un appareil de radiographie numérique ainsi qu'une ambulance médicalisée ont été réceptionnés au mois de juillet dernier, avec l'appui du programme de santé et protection sociale.

  Situé au nord du Sénégal en zone sylvopastorale avec une population majoritairement nomade (transhumants), le centre de santé de Ranérou est la structure de référence du district sanitaire du même nom.  Ce dernier est l’un des quatre districts de la direction régionale de la santé de Matam et s’étend sur une superficie de 15 708 km² pour une population de 77 468 habitants en 2024, soit 5 habitants au km².

  

  En plus du centre de santé, on compte 17 postes de santé, marquant ainsi un faible maillage en structures de santé et donc un accès difficile des populations aux soins.

  À cet éloignement, il faut ajouter que la structure de référence, ouverte depuis 2012, présentait une offre de services sans unité d’imagerie médicale, avec comme conséquences :

  • des déplacements des malades vers les hôpitaux de la région, Ourossogui et Matam situés à 85 et 95 km de Ranérou, pour effectuer une radio ;
  • des frais de transport en plus des frais de la prestation pour les patients ;
  • l'évacuation systématique de certains malades victimes de traumatisme ;
  • la difficulté pour les médecins d’établir un diagnostic précoce car les malades ne reviendront qu’au bout de deux ou trois jours avec les résultats ;
  • la réduction de la fréquentation du centre de santé par certains malades habitant à Ranérou et souffrant de pathologies respiratoires.

  L’acquisition de cette radio numérique de Ranérou, avec l’appui de la Coopération luxembourgeoise, d’une ambulance médicalisée ainsi que de plusieurs autres équipements destinés à l’unité d’accueil des urgences, répond aux besoins spécifiques exprimés par la région médicale de Matam pour améliorer la prise en charge des urgences pour le plus grand bénéfice des populations, des prestataires et de la structure sanitaire.

  

  
  
  Les populations vont bénéficier d'une réduction des délais de diagnostic et de prise en charge, d'une baisse des frais de prestation ainsi que d'une meilleure prise en charge de leur santé (traumatique et respiratoire). Les prestataires, quant à eux, vont améliorer l’offre diagnostique pour les pathologies traumatiques et respiratoires. Enfin, la structure de santé verra son taux de fréquentation et, par ricochet, ses recettes augmenter et les évacuations vers les hôpitaux de la région seront réduites.

  Renforcer la prise en charge des urgences préhospitalières et les services connexes aux urgences des hôpitaux et centres de santé

  L'une des grandes priorités du PIC IV Sénégal-Luxembourg est de renforcer les dispositifs de prise en charge des urgences cliniques en améliorant l’accès et la qualité des soins au niveau du district sanitaire et de l’hôpital dans les sept régions de la zone d’intervention. Des besoins en investissements pertinents et en renforcement de capacités ont été exprimés par les directions régionales de la santé pour les services et unités d’urgence hospitaliers et préhospitaliers mais aussi pour les services connexes aux urgences comme l’imagerie médicale, les laboratoires d’analyses, la banque de sang, les services de réanimation, les unités de néonatalogie et les urgences pédiatriques. Entre 2022 et 2023, plus de 2,1 milliards de FCFA (3,3 millions EUR) ont été dédiés à l’amélioration du dispositif de gestion et de prise en charge des urgences.

  Le programme Santé et protection sociale est cofinancé par le Grand-Duché du Luxembourg et le Sénégal, et mis en oeuvre par LuxDev, l'agence luxembourgeoise pour la Coopération au développement.

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• • 24 Juin
  • Par Veton KASAPOLLI
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  • Bureau Kosovo KSV/017
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  KOSOVO - Luxembourg Cooperation supports the fight against cardiovascular disease

  As a testament to Luxembourg’s commitment to improving healthcare, a new service for treating patients with cardiovascular problems was inaugurated on 14 June 2024 at the General Hospital of Prizren. This hospital – a partner of “Health Support Programme in Kosovo - Phase II” – was equipped with a state-of-the-art Catheterisation Laboratory (CathLab) and provided with necessary training and operational procedures, all in accordance with the legislation in force.

  CathLab at the General Hospital of Prizren

  The inauguration of the new healthcare service in the second biggest city in Kosovo was met with appreciation at a high-level government event. The significance of such services being provided to citizens outside of the capital, making them affordable and easily accessible, was acknowledged.

  Albin Kurti, Prime Minister of Kosovo, said: "This service is very important because success depends on the intervention time. The new interventional cardiology service at the General Hospital of Prizren will cover the entire Prizren region and help save lives. The service will start today. What we expect to be the result is the reduction of the waiting list in the Prizren region and citizens to have access to high quality and financially affordable services".

  The General Hospital of Prizren, a benefiting institution and Luxembourg Cooperation's long-term partner since 2003, has achieved another milestone towards the quality and safety of service provision in the region of Prizren, the hospital's overarching objective.

  Dr. Narqize Arënliu Hoxhaj, Executive Director, General Hospital of Prizren: "Today is an event of special importance for all of us, as we are inaugurating the Interventional Cardiology Service – CathLab, a service that offers the opportunity to save lives, especially in cardiac emergencies. All this was achieved thanks to the help and support of the Government of Kosovo, the Ministry of Health, Kosovo Hospital and University Clinic Services, and the Government of Luxembourg, through the “Health Support Programme in Kosovo - Phase II” project implemented by LuxDev. Without everyone's support, this would not be possible. This cooperation confirms everyone's dedication to improving the quality and safety of services at Prizren Hospital."

  The new CathLab results from great collaboration and joint efforts by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo and the Government of Luxembourg. The total investment of the Government of Kosovo for the architectural plan and infrastructural works was about EUR 1 million. The Government of Luxembourg allocated EUR 2 million for all medical equipment necessary for the functioning of this service, non-medical inventory (furniture) and professional training of staff, including the expertise provided by the Institut National de Chirurgie Cardiaque et de Cardiologie Interventionnelle – INCCI of Luxembourg.

  H.E. Eric Dietz, Chargé d’Affaires e.p., Embassy of Luxembourg in Pristina: “Today, we are inaugurating a new CathLab. This new unit is more than just a building; it is a phare of hope and is a flagship project that represents not only the culmination of years of cooperation and dedication but also innovation. It also materialises the transfer of Know How from highly respected Luxembourgish professional institutions such as INCCI to Kosovo healthcare institutions through close collaboration and cooperation between our two countries. Through our determined joint efforts, we have supported the Prizren Hospital's introduction of new services and modernization and upgrade of existing ones.”

  It is noteworthy to mention that in Kosovo, cardiovascular diseases stand as the primary cause of morbidity and mortality among citizens above 50 years old, thus having significant implications for public health. In 2019, over half (51.1%) of deaths in the country were attributed to cardiovascular-related causes, with women being more affected (54.2%) than men (48.5%).

  A CathLab is a specialised room in a hospital or medical facility equipped with diagnostic imaging equipment and other medical devices used to perform minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. In the CathLab, doctors, typically cardiologists or interventional radiologists, perform procedures such as cardiac catheterisation, angioplasty, stenting, and other interventions to diagnose and treat conditions like coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, and congenital heart defects.

  During the first intervention at the CathLab

  Collaborating with local medical professionals and authorities, as well as with Luxembourg institutions such as the INCCI, the project strives to create a resilient and sustainable healthcare ecosystem to meet the needs of the Kosovar population. Its special focus is on cardiovascular diseases, which are the main causes of mortality and morbidity in Kosovo.

  The project primarily operates at two general hospitals: the General Hospital of Prizren and the General Hospital of Gjilan. It also supports the capacity building of the Ministry of Health at the central level and the capacity building of partners such as the Chamber of Physicians and the Kosovo Hospital and University Clinical Services.

  The Health Sector Support Programme in Kosovo - Phase II is co-funded by the Government of Kosovo and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Kosovo Ministry of Health and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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  KOSOVO - Enhancing cardiac care: Prizren Hospital standardises procedures ahead of service launch

  LuxDev is leading the coordination of standardising work processes ahead of launching an important new service at the General Hospital (GH) of Prizren. The Health support programme in Kosovo - Phase II is supporting the GH Prizren in strengthening cardiovascular services, with special focus on functionalisation of the interventional cardiology services. This includes furnishing of the Catheterisation Laboratory (CathLab) with the necessary equipment and inventory based on the legislation in force, conducting training courses for hospital staff, and assisting in the development of standardised operational procedures and clinical pathways.

  The latest workshop organised by the project on 15 February 2024 focused on the implementation of the activities form the “Action Plan for the functionalisation of the interventional cardiology service at the GH of Prizren” approved by the Ministry of Health last November. The workshop was facilitated by the experts of the project and attended by Prizren’s GH staff as well as representatives from Kosovo’s Cardiology Clinic of the University Clinical Centre. Participants provided valuable inputs to the process of standardisation of the working processes.

  The CathLab service is scheduled to be available in the first part of 2024, improving access to quality services locally while simultaneously reducing the waiting times for the interventions and expenditures for patients.

  A CathLab is a specialised room in a hospital or medical facility equipped with diagnostic imaging equipment and other medical devices used to perform minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. In the CathLab, doctors, typically cardiologists or interventional radiologists, perform procedures such as cardiac catheterisation, angioplasty, stenting, and other interventions to diagnose and treat conditions like coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, and congenital heart defects.

  Introducing the CathLab at the GH of Prizren  

  Collaborating with local medical professionals and authorities, as well as with Luxembourg institutions such as the Institut national de Chirurgie cardiaque et de cardiologie Interventionnelle (INCCI), the project strives to create a resilient and sustainable healthcare ecosystem to meet the needs of the Kosovar population, with a special focus on cardiovascular diseases, which are the main causes of mortality and morbidity in Kosovo.

  The project primarily operates at two general hospitals: the GH of Prizren and the GH of Gjilan. It also supports the capacity building of the Ministry of Health at the central level and the capacity building of partners such as the Chamber of Physicians and the Hospital and University Clinical Services of Kosovo.

  The Health sector support programme in Kosovo - Phase II is co-funded by the Government of Kosovo and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Kosovo Ministry of Health and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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