A Training Needs Assessment Workshop was held on 2–3 June 2026 under the Project to Develop Public Health Crisis Preparedness Skills and Awareness of the Social Determinants of Health , implemented jointly by the Ministry of Health and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with ANKON as consultant. The workshop assessed primary healthcare workers’ training needs regarding their roles in public health emergencies, the social determinants of health and equal opportunities for women and men. Participants included central and provincial Ministry representatives, academics, civil society representatives and other institutional stakeholders. Two working groups reviewed the relevant themes, assessed current conditions, needs and priority training areas, and developed recommendations.

• Developing Primary Healthcare Workers’ Skills for Public Health Crises
• Improving Primary Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge, Skills and Awareness of the Social Determinants of Health and Equal Opportunities for Women and Men in Health Protection and Promotion

The working groups developed recommendations on training frameworks, priority topics and competencies that reflect actual field needs and can inform training planning by relevant Ministry of Health units. A comprehensive needs assessment also gathered remote data from over 500 field personnel to identify training and capacity building needs. Drawing on the workshop findings, a comprehensive analysis will inform programmes to strengthen primary healthcare workers’ capacity. We thank the Ministry of Health for its contributions and hospitality, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), all stakeholders who enriched the workshop with their insights and experience, and our project team for delivering the process successfully. #MinistryOfHealth #EBRD #ANKON