ISHP

The Institute of Public Health (ISHP) is Albania’s public health authority and an official source of information on population health. Its work is organised across specialist units and directorates covering infectious disease epidemiology and control, national reference laboratories, public health risk assessment and management, health system performance, chronic diseases, radiation protection, and support services. ISHP also operates a national drug data system.

The institute provides public health information and resources rather than consumer products. Its online materials include scientific publications, reports, journals, bulletins, influenza updates, strategic documents, health regulations, and archived resources. ISHP shares alerts and educational content on disease prevention, health risks, and wellbeing, and marks international health observances with public awareness campaigns. Topics featured include communicable diseases, cancer, mental health, environmental health, nutrition, and healthy ageing. The site also offers information about the institute’s mission, history, functions, organisational structure, legislation, transparency programme, and contact details. Through its specialist units, research and reference resources, and public communications, ISHP supports health surveillance, risk awareness, and the dissemination of reliable public health information in Albania.