Albania's health system keeps patient out-of-pocket costs below its own target
What happened
Albania's health system has kept patient out-of-pocket spending to 27 percent of total costs. This is below the government's own 30 percent target for 2023.
Why it matters
This report confirms that Albania's long-term commitment to universal health coverage is working. It shows that free primary care and government-financed insurance can reduce direct costs for patients.
The signal
Watch if other countries cite Albania's model when setting their own health spending targets.