IASP Chapter

ALBANIA

Shoqata Shqiptare E Dhimbjes
(Albanian Pain Association) (APA)
82 Members (in formation)

Public Information Available: Translated IASP curricula for training of physicians, nurses, and psychologists. Booklets on various topics – osteoporosis, posture, back pain, etc.; translated EFIC and Partners Against Pain booklets.

Next Meeting:
October 22, 2010, Tirana, Albania. Albanian 7th National Pain Conference. Info: Shoqata Shqiptare E Dhimbjes, Dr. Apostol Vaso, President, Rruga “Hodo Beg” 26, Prane Maternitetit te Ri, Tirana, Albania. (Tel/Fax: 355-42-379818; Email: revistadhimbja@yahoo.com; Web: www.healthpain-al.com)

Chapter Mailing Address:

Shoqata Shqiptare E Dhimbjes
Albanian Pain Association (APA)
Dr. Apostol Vaso, President
Rruga “Hodo Beg” 26
Prane Maternitetit te Ri
Tirana, Albania
Tel/Fax: 355-42-379818
Email: revistadhimbja@yahoo.com
Web: www.healthpain-al.com

Board of Directors
President of Honors: Dr. Maksut Drasa
President: Dr. Apostol Vaso
Vice President: Dr. Hajri Gerbi
Secretary: Dr. Artid Duni
Treasurer: Dr. Albana Aleksi
Editor-in-Chief of "Dhimbja" journal: Dr. Nikolin Filipi
Editor: Dr. Ergys Cami
Sections:
    Scientific Activities: Dr. Apostol Vaso
    Acute Pain: Dr. Mihal Kerci
    Chronic Pain: Dr. Hajri Gerbi
    Cancer Pain: Dr. Sotir Dhimolea
    Person in Charge of Europe Against Pain: Dr. Hekuran Braho
    Psychological and Social Support: Mis. Brunilda Bruci
    Economy: Mr. Robert Skenderi
    Education and Promotion: Dr. Edlir Llazo
Councilors:
    Prof. Tritan Shehu
    Prof. Engjell Mastori
    Prof. Sokrat Meksi
    Prof. Ass. Dine Abazi
    Prof. Pellumb Karagjozi
    Prof. Panajot Boga

Past Meeting:
May 8-9, 2009, Tirana, Albania. 9th annual conference of the Albanian Society of Anesthesiologists & Intensivists (ASAI) and the 4th meeting of the Albanian Pain Society: "Anesthesia, Intensive Care, Pain and Emergency." Topics will include: General Anesthesia, Pediatric & Obstetric Anesthesia, Problems in ICU, Antibiotic Strategies, Antimicrobial Therapy, Sepsis. Confirm participation by February 28. Abstract deadline is April 12. Official language is English. Info: Mihal Kërçi, Secretary of ASAI. (Tel: +355 4 2263642 or +355 4 2249312; Mobile: +355 692189498; Email: miaderkerci@albaniaonline.net)