The University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK) is the largest and most prominent medical institution in Kosovo, located in Prishtina, the capital city. The UCCK provides a wide range of medical services, including specialized treatments and surgeries, and plays a crucial role in healthcare delivery and medical education within Kosovo.[1] [2]
The University Clinical Center of Kosovo started working in December 1958, initially under the name Hospital of Prishtina, until the decision to establish the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Prishtina, on June 17, 1969. On November 7, 1973, the Faculty of Medicine joined the Hospital of Prishtina, as a United Work Organization. From December 29, 1977, until 1991, it acted as the working organization of the Faculty of Medicine.[3]
UCCK serves as both a hospital and an educational institution, affiliated with the University of Pristina. It provides a wide range of medical services to patients from all over Kosovo. The hospital has over 1,000 beds and employs over 4,000 staff members, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
The hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient services. Inpatient services include diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation for a variety of medical conditions. Outpatient services include primary care, specialty care, and preventive care.[4]
UCCK is also a center for medical education and research. The hospital has a medical school that trains future doctors, and it also conducts research in a variety of medical fields. It consists of Emergency Care Center, 12 clinics, National Institute of Public Health, Central Pharmacy, Private Pharmacies, and Institutes like Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology.[5]
This table shows the overall human resources working in University Clinical Center of Kosovo, including specialized doctors and nurses for 12 clinics, Emergency Care Unit, National Institute of Public Health Kosovo and Central Pharmacy. (Data from 2010)
| UCCK | Specialized Doctors | Nurses | Total Employees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Clinic | 11 | 36 | 47 | |
| Pediatric surgery Clinic | 7 | 25 | 32 | |
| Neurosurgery Clinic | 7 | 25 | 32 | |
| Urology Clinic | 11 | 31 | 42 | |
| Surgery Clinic | 52 | 164 | 216 | |
| Dermatology & Sexually transmitted diseases Clinic | 18 | 25 | 43 | |
| Gynecology & Obstetrics Clinic | 61 | 265 | 326 | |
| National Institute of Public Health | 37 | 27 | 64 | |
| Anesthetic and Intensive Care Unit | 44 | 154 | 202 | |
| Central Pharmacy | 21 | 20 | 41 | |
| Psychiatry Clinic | 16 | 47 | 63 | |
| Neurology Clinic | 19 | 59 | 78 | |
| Pediatric Clinic | 37 | 176 | 213 | |
| Orthopedic Clinic | 37 | 103 | 140 | |
| Emergency Care Center | 20 | 78 | 98 |