A National Patients’ Council may be established in Moldova. It will ensure ongoing dialogue between health authorities and non-governmental patient organisations. The proposal is contained in a resolution adopted at the 2026 Patients’ Forum.
In particular, it is planned that government bodies, in collaboration with civil society organisations advocating for patients’ rights and interests, will draw up regulations governing the organisation and functioning of the council. The document will set out the criteria for appointing members, who will represent patients from different regions of the country.
The new body will be able to review and analyse government policy, draft legislation and decisions affecting patients’ interests. Furthermore, the council should be able to propose topics for consultation, so that the issues raised by patients are taken into account in the decision-making process.
The resolution provides for the development of a mechanism to fund initiatives by patient organisations, including through small grants awarded on a competitive basis. These grants will be intended to support information campaigns, health education and participation in the decision-making process.
The Fourth Patients’ Forum was organised as part of the ‘Equality in Healthcare through Social Responsibility II’ project, implemented by the Swiss Red Cross.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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