NCDs in Albania: Important Steps Towards Better Prevention and Management
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardio-vascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions have become a pressing health and social issue in Albania. Over the past two decades, these illnesses have grown common, much like in other parts of the world, as rapid urbanisation and unhealthy modern lifestyles take their toll. Ironically, this rise in NCDs is partly a result of progress—longer life expectancy made possible by fewer infant deaths and better control of infectious diseases. The challenge now is to build on these achievements by finding effective ways to prevent and manage chronic illnesses, ensuring that longer lives are also healthier ones.
