Together for Life has published a report examining high-level corruption in Albania’s healthcare sector between 2014 and 2024. The report analyzes documented cases identified through investigative media, audit reports, and institutional findings, focusing on how corruption occurs, what enables it, and how institutions and the public respond. Particular attention is given to public–private partnership contracts, the role of oversight institutions, the legal framework, and the impact of corruption on healthcare services and public trust.
Overall Findings and Conclusion
The report shows that high-level corruption in healthcare has been most common in public–private partnership and concession contracts, where violations of tender procedures created opportunities for misuse of funds. The years 2015 and 2022 had the highest number of cases, possibly reflecting political dynamics or increased institutional oversight.
The State Audit Institution has been the most effective in uncovering cases, while other institutions have been less active, leaving oversight fragmented. Many cases were not clearly classified under specific criminal offenses, which caused public confusion and weakened accountability.
To address these issues, the report recommends stronger institutional coordination, clearer legal definitions, stricter monitoring of contracts, tougher penalties, and better enforcement of audit recommendations. Civil society and the media should continue to play an active role in exposing corruption while respecting legal standards, including the presumption of innocence.
Overall, fighting corruption in healthcare requires both preventive and punitive measures, improved transparency, and coordinated efforts across institutions, independent bodies, and civil society. These steps are essential to restore public trust and ensure access to quality healthcare services for all citizens.
Read the full report here: Raportimi-i-korrupsionit-te-larte-ne-shendetesi-2014–2024