Older people will be able to access free information on their social rights, available benefits and services, as well as emotional support via a helpline and an online chat service. The ‘Senior Citizens’ Helpline’ service will operate for eight hours a day, five days a week.
The Republic of Moldova requests a period of five years from the date of accession to the EU to implement certain European requirements concerning the authorisation of medicinal products for human use. This concerns, in particular, the requirements applicable to marketing authorisation holders and manufacturers of medicinal products, as well as other regulatory aspects, including pharmacovigilance.
The ‘Sănătatea’ Trade Union Federation of Moldova has launched a new scholarship programme designed to support talented and active students and pupils at medical and pharmaceutical educational institutions across the country.
On 31 October, mass protests took place across Germany, organised by the youth movement Gen Z regelt (‘Generation Z Decides’). The organisers had hoped to attract more than 160,000 participants across 34 cities nationwide, but figures so far indicate there were 60,000 demonstrators. They are protesting against the rising cost of living, increased state control and compulsory military service, and are calling for increased spending on education.
Three in ten children in the Republic of Moldova live in poverty, and the situation is worse in rural areas, where the absolute poverty rate stands at 46.6 per cent. To tackle this issue and improve vulnerable children’s access to education, healthcare and social protection, the Government is proposing a National Programme for the implementation of the European Child Guarantee for the period 2027–2030.
The Centre for Forensic Medicine of the Republic of Moldova has signed a cooperation agreement with the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Târgu Mureș. The two institutions aim to develop professional and scientific collaboration, enhance the qualifications of specialists and contribute to improving the quality of forensic medical examinations.
The Republic of Moldova is preparing to invest in research and innovation infrastructure by developing technology centres that will link universities with the business community. Among the projects are Agrotech Park, being developed at the Technical University of Moldova, and a university-based component dedicated to bioengineering within the future Moldova HiTech Park in Stăuceni.
Difficulties relating to the accreditation of medical institutions, the working conditions of foreign specialists and the promotion of medical services abroad are hampering the development of medical tourism in the Republic of Moldova. These issues were discussed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and representatives of the Medical Tourism Association.
Commissioning work on the installation of several new pieces of equipment has been officially completed at the Chisinau Institute of Cardiology.
From 1 January 2027, the list of allowable deductions for resident individuals not engaged in business activities will change. It will be expanded to include expenditure on sporting activities.
