Joint Steering Committee Meetings of AQH and IHS Reviewed Progress and Confirmed 2026 Priorities
On 2 December 2025, the Steering Committees of the Accessible Quality Healthcare (AQH) and Integrated Healthcare Services (IHS) met for the first time in a joint format to review progress and 2026 priorities.
In the formal session, seior representatvies of the Swiss Cooperation Office and the Ministry of Health of Kosovo delivered remarks, followed by the review and endorsment of both the AQH and IHS Half-Year Progress Reports for 2025, and the approval of the Yearly Plans of Operations for 2026 for both projects, setting a coordinated direction for the next cycle of implementation.
Discussions emphasized the strategic priorities of the Ministry of Health, the continued improvement of service quality, and the importance of integrating patient voices and patient-centered care across all levels of health service delivery.
The day included field visits to the General Hospital and the Main Family Medicine Center of Peja, where members observed implementation achievements. These visits offered SC members the opportunity to engage directly with healthcare providers and patients and observe results at both secondary and primary levels of care.
The joint meeting brought together senior representatives of the Ministry of Health, Swiss Cooperation Office, Kosovo Hospital and University Clinical Services, National Institute of Public Health, General Hospitals of Peja and Gjakova, municipal health leadership, Patient Rights Association of Kosovo, and Chambers of Nurses, along with project implementation teams.