Health System Reform: The Ministry of Health is strengthening its leadership with Iuliana Garam, a World Health Organization veteran, appointed Secretary of State from Oct 1 to modernize how medical services are planned and financed around patient needs. Public Health & Access: Moldova is also moving to modernize authorized meat and dairy processing, building a regulatory framework aligned with EU rules to protect consumers and help products reach EU markets. Infrastructure for Care: Government approved a new “Moldova Proiect” office to streamline delivery of strategic projects, including regional hospitals in Bălți and Cahul, under the EU Growth Plan. Local Governance: PM Vasile Tofan presented a plan to replace 32 districts with three regions (North, Central, South) to strengthen mayors’ offices and bring decisions closer to people. Social Protection: A new Moldova–Slovakia social security agreement lets people combine insurance periods for pension eligibility, starting Oct 1. Older People: Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban marked International Day of Older Persons, wishing good health and respect. Business & Wellness Economy: Moldova Business Week 2026 kicked off in Chișinău, with a focus on faster reforms and investment in sectors including medical services and pharma.