{"id":83665,"date":"2026-04-02T15:48:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=83665"},"modified":"2026-04-02T20:49:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:49:29","slug":"minister-of-health-visits-berat-hospital-sala-we-will-expand-the-range-of-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/minister-of-health-visits-berat-hospital-sala-we-will-expand-the-range-of-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister of Health visits Berat Hospital, Sala: We will expand the range of tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Regional Hospital of Berat is undergoing reconstruction in several operating block services, while medical activity continues without interruption.<\/p>\n<p>According to hospital authorities, the staff is handling the patient flow while ensuring basic services and laboratory examinations throughout the construction period.<\/p>\n<p>During a visit to the hospital premises, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Evis Sala, stopped at the laboratory, where she closely reviewed the progress of diagnostic services.<\/p>\n<p>In discussions with the staff, she emphasized that the number of tests has increased, mainly due to the rise in chronic disease cases, which has led to a heavier workload for laboratories.<\/p>\n<p>The minister stated that laboratory examinations continue to be carried out daily, with priority given to emergency cases.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, the possibility of expanding the range of tests is also being considered, including some molecular indicators, in cooperation with field specialists.<\/p>\n<p>Infrastructure works and service interventions are expected to continue with the aim of improving conditions at the hospital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Regional Hospital of Berat is undergoing reconstruction in several operating block services, while medical activity continues without interruption. 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