Improving access and quality of health services in inaccessible and remote settlements of the border region of Gotse Delchev Municipality and Municipality of Paggaio

The overall objective of the project is to reduce inequalities in terms of health status of the local population by improving access to quality health care, primary care in difficult-to-access/remote areas of the border region through telemedicine in the CB region.  

The successful implementation will result in: the improved municipal healthcare infrastructure and new medical equipment with telemedicine connections in Center for telemedicine (G.Delchev & Eleutheroupoli) and renovated Health offices in hard to reach places (Breznitza and Lazhnitza villages, Georgiani in Nea Peramos); trained medical personnel for provision of primary health care using telemedicine services; free primary examinations carried out on both sides of the border; establishment of a Joint Advisory Council in primary care doctors on both sides of the border and elaboration of a Joint CB Action plan for coordination, prevention, surveillance and early warning and control of contagious, infectious and parasitic diseases with cross-border nature.
All people living in difficult-to-access or remote areas of the municipal medical centre, elderly people, disabled people with reduced mobility and chronically ill patients will benefit from the project.