Kosovo is implementing a broad initiative called “Health Support Programme in Kosovo” with the goal to improve the health status of the Kosovarian people in order to:
• Reduce morbidity and mortality of the population
• Improve management of the existing resources and quality of services
• Implement and develop the health information system
• Complete the functioning and reorganization of the existing infrastructure of the health care system and improve procurement of medical equipment
• Develop a sustainable funding system for the health sector
Data processing is done via a service-oriented IT architecture comprising:
• Web-based and desktop applications
• Centralized data storage
•Electronic health record in international standard
• Restricted access to clinical data (diagnosis, procedures, etc.
• The system is able to operate dynamic workflows
• Medical records are customizable during operation
• Access to the system is monitored, controlled and restricted in an appropriate manner according to ISO 27001 standard
Finally, the system will serve 72 health care facilities, 1,100 medical doctors and 3,000 nurses.