We are proud to launch a new consecutive project that builds on Slovenian good practice and experience as a vital element in driving successful European-style reforms in North Macedonia’s healthcare, with a focus on nursing and midwifery.
On 4 March 2026, representatives of the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) and the Ministry of Health of North Macedonia held an online meeting to discuss the continuation of their cooperation within a development project focused on strengthening nursing and midwifery education, professional regulation and workforce development in North Macedonia.
During the meeting, participants reviewed the key results achieved during the first phase of the project. Among the most important outcomes were the preparation of a proposal for a modernised and unified undergraduate nursing curriculum and the development of a proposal for establishing a regulatory body for the nursing profession within the Ministry of Health. The project also supported knowledge exchange and study visits aimed at sharing Slovenian good practices, particularly regarding the role of graduate nurses in primary healthcare.
Building on these results, the partners discussed priorities for the new three-year project period (2026–2028). The next phase will focus primarily on implementing the reforms prepared in the first phase. Planned efforts include supporting the national adoption of the unified nursing curriculum, exploring the possibilities for developing a master’s level nursing programme, advancing the establishment of a professional regulatory framework, and strengthening the roles of nurses and midwives through targeted pilot programmes.
The Ministry of Health of North Macedonia will remain the project’s main institutional partner, with the involvement of other relevant institutions and professional stakeholders, including Slovenian experts.
The meeting confirmed the strong commitment of both partners to continue working together on reforms aimed at strengthening the nursing and midwifery professions and supporting the development of the healthcare system in North Macedonia.