The project “Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Education and Establishing the System for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in the Republic of North Macedonia” was launched today in Skopje, with the participation of H.E. Minister Arben Taravari, Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia and H.E. Minister Vesna Janevska, Ministry of Education of the Republic of North Macedonia, who expresses their support for the project which addresses the needs of North Macedonia and thanked Slovenia for the support.
The event was organized by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in North Macedonia. It successfully brought together key stakeholders to discuss the project’s objectives, progress, and next steps for implementation.
The opening remarks were delivered by Ms Nika Rotar, Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in North Macedonia; H.E. Minister Arben Taravari, Ministry of Health, Republic of North Macedonia; H.E. Minister Vesna Janevska, Ministry of Education, Republic of North Macedonia; and Ms Vesna Marinko, Director-General of the Directorate for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Republic of Slovenia.
The program continued with an insightful project overview presented by Ms Jelka Klemenc, Head of the Project Team at the Centre for European Perspective; Prof. Dr Skela Savič from the Faculty of Health Care Angela Boškin, Slovenia; Ms Monika Ažman, Ms Anita Prelec, and Dr Andrej Vojnović from the Nurses and Midwives’ Association of Slovenia; and Ms Vesna Blazeski, Head of Project Secretariat, Ministry of Health, Republic of North Macedonia. The speakers highlighted the project goals, planned activities, outcomes of initial analyses, and the upcoming steps necessary for successful implementation.
We were honoured by the attendance of Prof. Dr Igor Gila Nikolov, Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Dr Rashela Mizrahi, representative of the Parliament and President of the Health Commission, whose presence underscored the project’s significance at the national level.
The event served as an important platform for dialogue and collaboration, emphasizing the need to strengthen nursing and midwifery education and establish systems for recognizing professional qualifications in North Macedonia. This joint effort reflects a strong commitment to improving the healthcare system and supporting professional development in the country.
The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia [through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme] and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia, with technical support from WHO Office North Macedonia. The launch event was organized by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in North Macedonia, the WHO Country Office in North Macedonia, the Ministry of Health of Slovenia, as well as the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Friday, 29 November 2024 – The Republic of North Macedonia is taking significant steps toward advancing nursing and midwifery education and establishing a system for the recognition of professional qualifications. As part of the project titled “Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Education and Establishing the System for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in the Republic of North Macedonia (2024–2025)”, we are organising the local launch of the project in North Macedonia on the 16 December.
Opening the local launch of the project will be H.E. Minister Arben Taravari, Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia, H.E. Minister Vesna Janevska, Ministry of Education of the Republic of North Macedonia, Dr Akeem Ali, WHO Representative and Head of WHO Country Office North Macedonia, Representative of the Slovenian Embassy in North Macedonia and Representative of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia.
Alongside the local launch, the first set of workshops will take place on 17–18 December at the Austrian Palace Hotel in Skopje. These workshops will bring together experts and Macedonian stakeholders to discuss the alignment of nursing and midwifery education with European Union directives, explore professional regulation, and outline recommendations for legislative changes while addressing the nation’s specific needs.
The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia [through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme] and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia, with technical support from WHO Office North Macedonia.
Novico v slovenskem jeziku najdete tu.
On October 22, an expert visit in the framework of the project “Advancing the Nursing and Midwifery Education and Profession in the Republic of North Macedonia” was successfully completed in Skopje.
Slovenian experts gained valuable insight into the educational system for nurses and midwives and the current regulatory framework for these professions in North Macedonia. At the meeting, representatives from Slovenia also presented Slovenian solutions in this area and provided an overview of the European Union’s requirements regarding the regulation of these professions. Representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) in North Macedonia and members of the Ministry of Health of North Macedonia project secretariat participated in the organization and implementation of the expert visit. The project’s next phase will be the implementation of the first of three planned workshops aimed at technical support and training of key stakeholders from North Macedonia.
The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Novico v slovenskem jeziku najdete tu.
In Skopje, within the project “Advancing the Nursing and Midwifery Education and Profession in the Republic of North Macedonia”, a two-day professional visit began, with the participation of experts from Slovenia, including Prof. Dr. Brigita Skela Savič from the Angela Boškin Faculty of Health, Andrej Vojnovič and Anita Prelec from the Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia.
The purpose of the visit is to meet with various stakeholders in the field of education and regulation of the professions of nurses and midwives in the Republic of North Macedonia. The aim is to obtain key information for the preparation of recommendations to improve the educational process and establish a comprehensive approach to the regulation of professions in nursing and midwifery care.
The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Novička o obisku v slovenskem jeziku.
Between 20 and 22 October 2024, three experts from the Angela Boškin Faculty of Health and the Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia, who participate in the project “Advancing the Nursing and Midwifery Education and Profession in the Republic of North Macedonia”, will participate in a fact-finding visit to Skopje.
The purpose of the visit is to meet with Macedonian experts from fields that are important for renewing education in nursing and midwifery and regulating the professions of nurses and midwives. The aim of the visit is to obtain relevant information necessary for preparing an in-depth analysis and reform proposal.
The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia.
*Photos are from the first study visit in Slovenia.
We are continuing the activities in the scope of the project “Advancing nursing and midwifery education and establishing the system for the recognition of professional qualifications in the Republic of North Macedonia (2024–2025),” which aims to support and advance nursing and midwifery education in North Macedonia.
The project, launched in June 2024, continues with a fact-finding visit to Skopje, where from 20 to 22 October, several workshops, presentations by Slovenian experts and group interviews with Macedonian experts will be held. The visit will take a cross-pillar approach, focusing on regulation, legislation and education, and will unite representatives of faculties and schools where nursing and midwifery studies are conducted, WHO Office in Skopje, Institute for Public Health, representatives from the Ministry of Higher Education covering legislation related to higher education, and representatives from the Ministry of Health, as well as representatives from the government recognized the national nursing and midwifery organizations.
Project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia.