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Driving Forward the Self-Management Program for Diabetes and Hypertension

On 3 April 2026, the next meeting of the Working Group on the Self-Management Program for Diabetes and Hypertension convened in Prishtina, focusing on advancing the implementation of the 2025–2026 Action Plan.

The workshop brought together institutional representatives and project partners to review progress and define next steps, including the establishment of a second cohort of patients who will use a digital application for self-management and remote monitoring of chronic conditions.

Discussions also addressed the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in the program, as well as opportunities to expand the initiative to the Municipality of Prishtina. Participants engaged in an exchange of comments and recommendations, contributing to the refinement of implementation approaches and addressing practical challenges.

The workshop concluded with a summary of key discussion points and agreed next steps, reaffirming the commitment of the Ministry of Health and partners to strengthen patient-centered care and improve the management of diabetes and hypertension in Kosovo.

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