# Healthcare and emergency response in Kosovo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-and-emergency-response-in-kosovo
> Updated: 2026-10-16T14:01:20.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Kosovo, an internal audit at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (QKUK) identified significant mismanagement in the planning, procurement, and monitoring of medical supplies. This led to shortages of essential items, including oncology medications, stents, and surgical pens. Health Minister Arben Vitia has called for disciplinary measures to address these systemic deficiencies.

Following these challenges, the Kosovo Police Special Units have focused on enhancing field medical capabilities. Eighteen operators completed a one-year training program, ‘Advancement of basic knowledge in emergency medicine’, conducted in collaboration with the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (ShSKUK). The initiative aims to improve first aid response and operational readiness through inter-institutional cooperation between police and medical professionals.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Kosovo Police Special Units certify 18 operators in emergency medicine

Eighteen Kosovo Police Special Unit operators have completed a year-long emergency medicine training program in collaboration with the University Clinical Center of Kosovo.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-police-special-units-certify-18-operators-in-emergency-medicine

### 2026-10-03: Medical advancements in Albania and supply shortages in Kosovo

Medical teams in Albania performed a rare, high-risk aortic repair, while an audit in Kosovo revealed mismanagement and shortages of essential medical supplies at the University Clinical Center.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-advancements-in-albania-and-supply-shortages-in-kosovo

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