News about Health care
The authorities intend to unload psychiatric hospitals by merging psychiatry and narcology services into a single system and creating beds in district hospitals.
The reduced VAT rate of 8% for medical devices will be canceled from May 1, 2026. The reason is that the application of the preferential tax regime has shown that it does not guarantee a reduction in the final price.
The draft National Program of Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Action Plan for 2026-2030 was discussed at the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection with the participation of more than 70 representatives of public authorities and institutions, civil society. Persons with disabilities – direct beneficiaries of the inclusive services that will be developed after the approval of the Program – were also involved in the discussion.
A recent study suggests that e-cigarettes may be a more effective smoking cessation tool than traditional nicotine replacement products such as patches or chewing gum. However, experts emphasize that despite the potential benefits, these devices cannot be considered completely safe.
The case of Ludmila Vartic, who died in early March in circumstances tentatively indicating a fall from a height, sparked a wide public outcry and debate on the problem of domestic violence and the need to strengthen protection measures for victims. Hearings were held in Parliament to determine what Moldova lacks in terms of effective protection for people at risk of domestic violence.
The transition to daylight saving time, despite its apparent insignificance, can have a tangible impact on human health. Researchers come to this conclusion, noting that even a shift of one hour disrupts natural biological processes.
A former Moldovan deputy finance minister under investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Center and the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has been sentenced to 9 years in prison in a corruption case.
Health insurance “closed” February with a deficit. In the first two months of the current year, the expenditures of the health insurance funds grew faster than the revenues. As a result, the fulfillment of obligations was completed with a deficit of 1.232 billion lei.
About 1.5 billion lei – about 199 million lei more than in the previous year – was allocated from the Funds of Compulsory Health Insurance to cover pre-hospital emergency medical care services in 2025.
Scientists have found a simple and affordable way that can help slow down the aging process – it’s not what we eat, but when we eat. A new study, has found that strict eating habits and a long overnight break between the last and first meal of the day can significantly increase the chances of “healthy aging”. This means not only a reduced risk of chronic disease, but also better brain function, mood and overall health.
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.
