News about Health care
Over the past few days, European Union countries have stepped up their assistance to Moldova in overcoming the crisis related to the pollution of the Dniester River.
The authorities are planning to launch a new reform of the health care system, which this time will affect primary health care. It is about reorganization of the network of primary care institutions through its “consolidation”.
Iran’s strikes on the Ras Laffan gas hub in Qatar disrupted helium production and showed how the conflict is hitting technology and medicine beyond energy markets.
Some people come up with their best ideas deep in the night, while others manage to close half of the cases by morning. And this is not about discipline or “good habits” at all. More and more research confirms that sleep patterns are determined not by willpower, but by biology.
The rules for calculating pensions may be revised. In particular, it is proposed to include in the insurance record periods of childcare by relatives – for example, a grandmother, paternity leave for fathers, as well as to grant the right to an early pension to women with many children.
UPDATED. From April 1, the daily allowance for children without parental care who live in social services will increase. Payments on ordinary days will increase from 25 to 27 lei, on the child’s birthday – from 204 to 218 lei, and on holidays – from 145 to 155 lei.
Moldova received the first shipment of free high-quality medicines for pediatric cancer treatment through the Global Platform for Access to Pediatric Oncology Medicines.
Scientists have noticed an unusual feature of pythons – their ability to survive long periods of starvation and then digest huge portions of food without harm to the body. This led to the discovery of a molecule that may play an important role in controlling appetite in humans.
Thousands of hearing aids for children and adults with varying degrees of hearing loss will be delivered to the country’s health care facilities between 2026 and 2028. All devices will be digital, with high sound quality, minimal noise, and include individual attachments and batteries.
In Moldova, the situation with the prevention of oral diseases remains alarming. Only 33.8% of adults have visited a dentist in the last 12 months. This means that the majority of residents put off going to the doctor, despite the health risks.
Beijing is betting on one of the world’s most talked-about markets – overweight drugs. At the center of attention is the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, whose developments are already changing the industry.
A study by Japanese scientists has shown that regular use of a bicycle can significantly improve the quality of life of elderly people and extend the period of their independence. The work, published in the scientific journal Transportation Research Part F, is based on a ten-year follow-up of volunteers, which was conducted by specialists from the University of Tsukuba from 2013 to 2023.
Google has removed an experimental feature in search that showed medical advice based on the experience of ordinary users. Previously, the AI aggregated recommendations from forums, blogs and discussions and included them in answers to health queries.
Laboratory data show that at present the water in the Dniester does not pose a danger to the Chisinau municipality. This was stated during the meeting of the Municipal Commission for Emergency Situation. The specialists also discussed the information about the stains that appeared in the river Byc.
Some 95 million children in Europe are at risk of poverty and social exclusion in 2024. This highlights the need for concrete action to protect social rights and implement the standards of the European Social Charter.
The drinking water supply was resumed today in Balti mun. as well as in Soroca, Singerei and Floresti districts. This was announced by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. He is making a working visit to the northern region of the country to check the functioning of the water supply systems. An intensified control of the water quality will be carried out in all the settlements where it has been restored.
In the face of global turmoil and growing social inequalities, investments in housing, health and education, based on the European Social Charter, are becoming a key tool to protect citizens’ rights and strengthen Europe’s resilience.
UPDATED. Moldovan medical institutions generate up to 3500 tons of medical waste annually. Their volume continues to grow as the number of medical interventions increases. However, some of this waste has nowhere to go: due to gaps in the system, some medical institutions are forced to store anatomical and pathological waste in refrigerators.
Under the new regulations, local authorities will be obliged to identify ragweed-contaminated areas, map out ragweed hotspots and potential areas of spread, and coordinate with owners to eradicate this invasive plant. At the national level, public institutions in the fields of agriculture, environment and health will be responsible for informing and controlling ragweed control campaigns.
Security will be ensured by less bureaucracy but better import controls by government agencies.
