Health Insurance Boost: Moldova’s Cabinet approved a 167.4 million lei rise to the Mandatory Health Insurance Funds (FAOAM) for 2026, aiming to expand access to care and cover more hospital services, rehabilitation, dialysis, radiotherapy, and palliative care. Local Health Access in Reintegration Zone: Deputy PM for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri visited Rezina and toured the local Health Centre, where 1.5 million lei will fund a new digital X-ray machine to modernize diagnostics for residents and people from the Transnistrian region. Prison Healthcare Reform: Moldova’s Justice and Health ministers signed a roadmap to gradually integrate prison medical services into the national public healthcare system, so detention won’t limit the right to quality care. Waste Management Tensions: In Anenii Noi, local authorities oppose a planned Regional Waste Management Center in Serpeni, asking for transparent site assessment and community consultations before decisions move forward. Transnistria Tax Alignment: From September 1, Moldova starts applying VAT and excise duties to selected goods brought in by Transnistrian businesses, with revenues intended to support residents through better access to healthcare, social assistance, and pensions. Food Safety Reminder: ANSA says food labels must be in Romanian, even if other languages appear on packaging.