News about Health care
The Ministry of Health is developing a unified digital platform called “Electronic Medical Record.” The system will consolidate existing databases, facilitate the rapid exchange of information between agencies, and provide immediate access to up-to-date patient medical records.
France is imposing restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places and outdoor sports due to the current heat wave.
The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) supports the primary care reform initiated by the Ministry of Health. The company’s CEO, Ion Dodon, stated in an interview with Logos Press that the goal of the reform is to improve access to healthcare services for the public by strengthening the role of family doctors.
In 2025, the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) spent more than 1.2 billion lei on reimbursements for medications and medical devices. Approximately 730,000 people received assistance, primarily the elderly and patients with chronic conditions.
Moldova’s healthcare system will receive a grant of 10 million euros, which will lead to improved medical services for more than 1 million patients.
One million lei was allocated from the state budget to support 11 projects focused on active aging as part of the tenth round of the Small Grants Program.
An interview with Ion Dodon, CEO of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM).
European Union member states were unable to reach an agreement on whether to extend additional protection for innovative medicines for one year. The proposal, intended to support biotechnology investments in Europe, divided health ministers.
Almost all of Europe’s beaches, lakes, and rivers remain safe for swimming. According to a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA), 96% of the tested bathing areas in EU countries meet the established water quality standards, while only 1.5% of water bodies have unsatisfactory results.
The Emergency Surgery Department at the Natalia Georgiu Center for Pediatric Surgery of the Institute of Mother and Child has undergone a major renovation thanks to an investment of more than 4.9 million lei. The funds were raised exclusively through external donations and contributions from the business community.
Indian authorities were forced to take extraordinary measures after exam questions were leaked on the Telegram messaging app. The government restricted access to the platform until June 22 in order to administer the medical entrance exam again.
Under new rules for monitoring substance use among minors, drug testing of children under 16 is permitted only with the written consent of their parents.
The Moldovan experience in managing the compulsory health insurance system is becoming a reference model for Uzbekistan. Twenty-five years after the system was established, the National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) has become a reference point for the Uzbek authorities, who are seeking to adopt Moldovan expertise to modernize their own health care system.
The Republican Clinical Hospital “Timofei Mosneaga” modernized endoscopy services, investing more than 2.6 million lei. The project was financed by the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM). Thanks to these funds, the institution purchased three modern colonoscopes, which were integrated into the already existing high-performance visualization system.
From July 4, 2026, all data on insurance medicine will be concentrated in the unified information system “Compulsory Medical Insurance” (CMI). It will work in a mode of full compatibility with other information systems and databases to obtain reliable information.
Shares of Danish biotechnology company Zealand Pharma collapsed by more than 26% on Monday, June 8 after the publication of the results of a pivotal trial of the drug survodutide. Despite the impressive weight loss in patients, investors were alarmed by another thing: almost one in four trial participants discontinued treatment due to side effects.
Customs officers at Chisinau International Airport, after checking the luggage of a passenger arriving on the route Istanbul – Chisinau, found in it medicines worth about 5000 euros.
The cost of medical care for asylum seekers in Moldova is estimated at about 5 million lei. The government plans to adopt a decree that introduces a unified procedure for their access to medical care and harmonizes the legal framework with EU standards.
Balkan Pharmaceuticals presented a joint project with MedTech Park International Hospital at the EU-Moldova Investment Conference held in Chisinau.
In the first five months of 2026, the National Health Insurance Company (AOAM) accumulated revenues of more than LE 5.7 billion in the compulsory health insurance funds.
