AGP Executive Report

Pharmacy Law Debate: Former Health Minister Ala Nemerenco says the new draft Pharmacy Law “copy-pastes” ideas from the 2020 Șor-backed package, including mobile pharmacies and easier opening of pharmacy units, arguing PAS previously fought and even won constitutional blocks. Health Funding: Moldova’s parliament approved extra money for Mandatory Health Insurance Funds, adding 167.45 million lei to expand inpatient care and services like cardiac, neuro, rehab, dialysis and radiotherapy. Public Sector Support: One-off allowances up to 4,000 lei were approved for public employees, with 4,000 lei for teachers and 3,000–2,000 lei for other categories. Medical System Reform: Moldova will increase resources for medical services and also plans to boost access via new rules for recognizing foreign professional qualifications, including automatic recognition for key health professions under conditions. DNA for Justice: Parliament adopted amendments allowing Moldova to exchange DNA test results with other states to help investigate serious cross-border crimes, with safeguards around sensitive personal data. Energy & Water Risk: President Maia Sandu says authorities are preparing emergency measures as gas, diesel and water inflows tighten ahead of winter, including low levels at the Novodnestrovsk reservoir. Reintegration & Social Care: Deputy PM Valeriu Chiveri discussed Transnistria settlement talks and the Convergence Fund’s role in social, healthcare, education and infrastructure projects. Education Governance: Moldova will replace district/municipal education departments with Territorial Education Agencies starting Jan 1, 2027 (Chisinau/Balti one year later).

Deportation Policy & Health Impact: A new report says more than 25,000 people have been expelled to “third countries” since Trump took office, including cases where deportees are sent far from home—raising major concerns for mental health, continuity of care, and access to services. Moldova Health System Funding: Moldova’s parliament approved higher funding for Mandatory Health Insurance for 2026, adding money for inpatient care and key services like cardiac, neurological, orthopedic rehab, dialysis and radiotherapy. Medical Workforce & Social Support: In Chisinau, social protection professionals met to discuss reforms, with the ministry highlighting expanded case management coverage and more monitoring visits. Healthcare Access & Safety: New rules on recognizing foreign professional qualifications include automatic recognition for certain health professions (with checks), and remote procedures via e-services. Public Health & Crime Prevention: Moldova will be able to exchange DNA test results with other states to help detect serious crimes in cross-border cases, with safeguards around sensitive personal data. Infrastructure for Care: The government is creating “Moldova Project” to speed up strategic investments, including hospitals and healthcare infrastructure. Environment & Health: Moldova condemned the killing of protected birds and launched a criminal investigation; authorities also moved to align chemical and anti-fouling ship rules with EU standards to protect public health.

Mandatory Health Insurance Update: Moldova’s parliament approved 2026 amendments to the Mandatory Health Insurance Funds (FAOAM), adding 167.45 million lei to expand inpatient care and boost services like cardiac, neurological, orthopedic rehab, dialysis and radiotherapy. Public Health Tech & Access: Apple Watch hypertension notifications may be unavailable on Series 12 and Ultra 4 in 33 regions due to pending regulatory clearances, with Apple not yet giving a timeline. Social Protection Reform: Moldova held the first National Forum of Social Protection Professionals in Chisinau, highlighting case-management growth after “Restart” and the push to make services reach people who can’t get to them. Child Protection Push: Moldova plans to implement the European Child Guarantee, aiming to coordinate healthcare, education, justice and social protection so support for children doesn’t wait for EU membership. Workforce Support: Parliament approved one-off allowances for public sector employees (up to 4,000 lei), including higher payments for teachers and healthcare-related staff. Justice & Health Data: Moldova will be able to exchange DNA analysis results with other states to help prevent and investigate serious cross-border crimes, with safeguards around sensitive personal health data. Healthcare Workforce/Training Rules: New law sets clearer recognition rules for professional qualifications obtained abroad, including automatic recognition for regulated health professions under conditions. Infrastructure for Health: Government created “Moldova Project” to speed up strategic investments, explicitly including modern regional hospitals and other healthcare infrastructure.

EU4Business Update: The EU published its 2025 annual report for Eastern Partnership countries, including Moldova—€135.2M disbursed, 76,378 SMEs supported, and 89,388 new jobs created (plus 474,000 jobs sustained). Tourism & Wellness: Moldova saw a 25% jump in international tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026; health and wellness facilities recorded a 7.3% rise in accommodated tourists. Healthcare Funding: Parliament approved second-reading amendments to Mandatory Health Insurance Funds for 2026, adding 167.45M lei—more inpatient care, plus extra support for cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, pediatric rehab, dialysis and radiotherapy. Public Health Access: Moldova will be able to exchange DNA test results with other states to help prevent and investigate serious cross-border crimes, with safeguards to protect health-related and private-life data. Workforce Support: One-off allowances up to 4,000 lei were approved in the 2026 budget rectification for public sector staff, including teachers and healthcare workers. Child Protection: Moldova is preparing to implement the European Child Guarantee, aiming to coordinate education, healthcare, justice and social protection so support starts now. Infrastructure for Health: The government is creating “Moldova Project” to speed up strategic investments, including modern hospitals and healthcare infrastructure.

Tourism & Wellness: Moldova saw a 25% jump in international tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026, with the biggest growth in Europe, and health & wellness facilities among the fastest-growing categories (+7.3% accommodated tourists). Healthcare Funding: Parliament approved second-reading changes boosting medical services funding in 2026, including more money for inpatient acute care, cardiac and neurological rehabilitation, dialysis and radiotherapy, plus emergency pre-hospital care. Public Health Access: Moldova will be able to exchange DNA test results with other states to help prevent and investigate serious cross-border crimes, with safeguards to avoid sensitive health data. Workforce Support: One-off allowances up to 4,000 lei were approved for public sector employees, including 4,000 lei for teachers and 3,000 lei for healthcare and other key services. Child Protection: Moldova is preparing to implement the European Child Guarantee, aiming to coordinate education, healthcare, justice and social protection so support starts now. Infrastructure for Health: The government is creating “Moldova Project” to speed up strategic investments, including hospitals and irrigation, with Mircea Eșanu set to lead. Regulation & Safety: New rules align chemical product classification and labeling with EU standards, strengthening public health protections.

Justice & EU Path: Moldova’s PM Vasile Tofan met the new Council of Europe Office head in Chisinau, Natalia Voutova, focusing on strengthening democratic institutions, justice reform, anti-corruption and human rights, with an emphasis on building trust for citizens and investors. Health System Funding: Parliament advanced amendments to the Mandatory Health Insurance Funds for 2026, increasing revenues and spending by 167.45 million lei to expand inpatient care and key services like cardiac, neurological, orthopedic rehab, dialysis and radiotherapy. Professional Credentials: New rules for recognizing qualifications earned abroad were published, including automatic recognition for certain EU/EEA/Swiss qualifications (with checks still required) and remote processing options. Crime Prevention Tech: Moldova approved changes to enable DNA results to be exchanged with other states to help prevent and investigate serious cross-border crimes, with safeguards on sensitive personal health data. Public Sector Pay: A budget rectification approved one-off allowances up to 4,000 lei for public employees, with higher amounts for teachers and healthcare/public order roles. Infrastructure for Care: Government plans a new “Moldova Project” structure to speed up strategic investments, including hospitals and irrigation, and named Mircea Eșanu to lead it. Energy Efficiency: A Court of Accounts audit says €348 million in public building energy-efficiency investments (2019–2025) reduced consumption, but lacks a unified way to prove long-term savings. Wellness & Safety Tech: Apple Watch hypertension notifications may be unavailable in 33 regions, including Moldova’s wider area, due to regulatory clearances still in process.

Security & Health Impacts: Reports say Russia is behind a string of daring plots and drone activity that has endangered travel routes tied to Ukraine and the West, including incidents linked to Moldova airspace. Healthcare Access & Workforce Support: Parliament approved higher funding for medical services and amendments to Mandatory Health Insurance Funds, with extra money for inpatient care, cardiac/neurological/orthopedic and pediatric rehabilitation, plus dialysis and radiotherapy. Public Health & Prevention: European Mobility Week (Sept 16–22) is pushing walking, cycling and public transport to boost daily activity and reduce sedentary time, with school and “car-free commute” initiatives. EU-aligned Medical Systems: Moldova will be able to exchange DNA test results with other states to help detect and investigate serious cross-border crimes, with safeguards around health-related data. Professional Mobility: New rules introduce automatic recognition for certain EU/EEA/Swiss qualifications (including doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, architects) and allow remote completion of procedures. Infrastructure for Care: Government is creating “Moldova Project” to speed up strategic investments, including healthcare infrastructure, and appointing Mircea Eșanu to lead it. Budget Relief for Health Workers: One-off payments up to 4,000 lei were approved for public sector staff, including 3,000 lei for healthcare workers. Child Protection: Moldova plans to implement the European Child Guarantee to strengthen support across education, healthcare, justice and social protection.

Moldova Health Funding: Parliament approved second-reading amendments boosting Mandatory Health Insurance Funds (FAOAM) by 167.45 million lei, with extra money for inpatient care, cardiac/neurological/orthopedic and pediatric rehabilitation, plus dialysis and radiotherapy sessions. Public Health Tech & Safety: Moldova will be able to exchange DNA analysis results with other states to help prevent, detect, and investigate serious cross-border crimes, with safeguards to avoid sharing health-related data. Mobility for Wellness: During European Mobility Week, Moldova’s public health agency urged walking, cycling, and public transport to boost daily activity and reduce pollution exposure. Strategic Infrastructure for Care: The government is creating “Moldova Project” to speed up major investments, including healthcare infrastructure, with Mircea Eșanu set to lead. Budget Relief for Care Workers: A budget rectification approved one-off allowances up to 4,000 lei for public employees, including 4,000 lei for teachers and 3,000 lei for healthcare staff. Energy & Health Link: Energy efficiency investments in public buildings topped €348 million (2019–2025), though auditors say there’s no unified way to track long-term savings. Chemical Safety: Moldova adopted EU-aligned rules for classifying, labeling, and packaging chemical products, aiming to better protect public health and the environment.

DNA & Justice: Moldova will be able to exchange DNA analysis results with other states to help prevent and investigate serious crimes, including cross-border cases, with safeguards to protect health and privacy rights. Health Funding: Parliament approved second-reading amendments boosting Mandatory Health Insurance Funds for 2026 by 167.45 million lei, expanding inpatient acute care and key services like cardiac, neurological, dialysis and radiotherapy. Public Sector Support: Budget rectification for 2026 includes one-off allowances up to 4,000 lei for public employees, with teachers at 4,000 lei and other categories receiving 2,000–3,000 lei. Infrastructure Delivery: The government plans a single “Moldova Project” structure to speed up strategic infrastructure investments, addressing long delays in major projects. EU-aligned Safety Rules: Moldova harmonized extractive waste management with EU standards and adopted clearer rules for classification, labeling and packaging of chemical products. Child Protection: Moldova is preparing to implement the European Child Guarantee, aiming to strengthen support across education, healthcare, justice and social protection. Active Mobility: European Mobility Week runs Sept 16–22, with ANSP urging walking, cycling and public transport to boost daily physical activity. Veterinary & Farms: New draft rules will regulate small farms in built-up areas and tighten traceability and penalties around veterinary medicines and animal identification.

Moldova Health & Care: Moldova’s Health Ministry says interferon alfa-2b will be available again at the Oncology Institute from Sept 15 after a supplier delay, and it’s also working on a medicine-stock monitoring system to prevent future shortages. Public Health Tech: Apple says hypertension notifications on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 may be unavailable in 33 regions, with regulatory clearances still in process. Cancer Access: WHO and partners launched a strategy to strengthen the childhood cancer medicines market, aiming to improve reliable, affordable access in low- and middle-income countries. Drug Safety Reporting: Moldova launched the “STOP-DROG” anonymous online platform so citizens can report suspected drug sale or consumption without sharing personal data. Health System Leadership: The government reshuffled top roles across key institutions, including CNAM leadership changes tied to the National Health Insurance system. Active Living: European Mobility Week runs Sept 16–22, with ANSP urging walking, cycling and public transport to boost daily physical activity and reduce health risks.

Health Tech & Safety: Apple says hypertension notifications on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 may be unavailable in 33 regions, citing regulatory clearances still in process—so users may miss long-term high blood pressure alerts. Public Health & Movement: Moldova’s National Agency for Public Health promotes European Mobility Week (Sept 16–22) with walking, cycling and public transport campaigns, including “Active at School” and “Car-Free Commute,” linking daily travel choices to activity, air quality and road safety. Medicine Access: The Health Ministry says interferon alfa-2b will be available again at the Oncology Institute from Sept 15 after a supplier delay, and it’s working on a medicine-stock monitoring system to prevent future shortages. Child Cancer Care: WHO and partners launched a strategy to strengthen the childhood cancer medicines market, aiming to improve reliable, affordable access where availability and stock-outs remain major barriers. Drug Reporting: Moldova launched the “STOP-DROG” anonymous online platform for reporting drug sale, concealment or consumption, sending tips to the nearest patrol teams without collecting personal data. Energy Efficiency for Hospitals: A Court of Accounts audit reports €348M+ invested in energy efficiency of public buildings (including hospitals and schools) from 2019–2025, but notes there’s no unified long-term mechanism to measure savings. Local Health Services in Reintegration: Deputy PM for reintegration Valeriu Chiveri highlights cross-river access to family doctors, subsidized medicines and education for people from the Transnistrian region on the right bank. Governance & Health Insurance: Moldova reshuffled senior leadership across key institutions, including the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), as part of broader public-sector changes.

Child Cancer Access: WHO and partners launched a new strategy to strengthen the childhood cancer medicines market, after a baseline check found only about 45% of essential medicines were available in surveyed hospitals and many were out of stock for at least a month. Medicine Supply in Moldova: The Health Ministry says interferon alfa-2b will be available again at the Oncology Institute from September 15, after a supplier missed contractual deliveries, and it’s also pushing a system to monitor medicine stocks earlier. Drug Safety Reporting: Moldova launched the “STOP-DROG” anonymous online platform, letting citizens report drug sale, concealment or consumption in about a minute without sharing personal data. EU Integration at Local Level: Deputy PM Cristina Gherasimov urged deeper, more implementation-focused involvement of local authorities in EU accession, stressing better services and efficient use of EU funds. Reintegration & Healthcare Links: Deputy PM for reintegration Valeriu Chiveri highlighted how reintegration is already happening through practical benefits—like access to family doctors, subsidized medicines, and education—especially for people on the left bank. Cancer Support in Chisinau: The “Not Alone” Foundation took part in the Chisinau Marathon 2026 to support children fighting cancer and connect beneficiaries with the community.

Health Access & Continuity: Moldova’s Health Ministry says interferon alfa-2b will be available again at the Oncology Institute from September 15 after a supplier delay, and it’s also working on a medicine-stock monitoring system to prevent future shortages. Public Health & Safety Reporting: A new “STOP-DROG” anonymous online platform launched in Chisinau lets citizens report drug sale, concealment or consumption risks in about a minute, without creating accounts or sharing personal data. Cancer Support in the Community: The Chisinau Marathon 2026 drew 10,000+ runners, with the “Not Alone” Foundation using the event to support children affected by cancer and connect beneficiaries with people who understand the journey. EU Integration at Local Level: Deputy PM Cristina Gherasimov says EU progress must show up in everyday services—roads, water, healthcare, jobs—pushing local authorities to use EU funds effectively. Business Deregulation: PM Vasile Tofan met employers’ groups to cut “systemic” bureaucracy and simplify regulations, including areas like construction rules and even pharmaceutical-related barriers. Energy Pressure on Health: A Europe-wide survey including Moldova finds many people are sacrificing essentials like food and healthcare due to fuel and energy poverty.

Medicine Access: Moldova’s Health Ministry says interferon alfa-2b will be available again at the Oncology Institute from September 15 after a supplier failure caused a temporary shortage, with the ministry also pushing a new medicine-stock monitoring system to prevent future gaps. Mental Health Infrastructure: A psychiatric hospital for people under court-ordered compulsory medical measures is planned in Kyrgyzstan’s Moldovanovka village (200 beds, separate buildings for men, women, and minors), highlighting ongoing regional focus on institutional care. Cancer Support in Moldova: The Chisinau Marathon 2026 drew 10,000+ runners and the “Not Alone” Foundation, backing children affected by cancer and sharing survivor stories. Child Justice & Health: Moldova’s Justice Ministry and UNICEF signed a 2026–2027 plan to strengthen child-friendly justice, including Barnahus services and better protection for children who are victims or witnesses, with links to social protection and health. Public Health & Costs: A Europe-wide survey finds many people, including in Moldova, are sacrificing essentials like food and healthcare to cope with fuel and energy bills. Transnistria Reintegration: Deputy PM Valeriu Chiveri says reintegration is already underway through practical benefits and a Convergence Fund aimed at infrastructure, services, education, healthcare, and local projects. Border Safety: During attacks, Ukraine’s border crossing operations can be suspended to protect people’s health and prevent crowds, with strikes affecting routes and infrastructure near crossings used by travelers.

Medicine Access: Moldova’s Health Ministry says interferon alfa-2b will be available at the Oncology Institute from September 15 after a supplier failure caused a temporary shortage, with officials also pushing a new medicine-stock monitoring system to prevent future gaps. Child Health & Justice: The Justice Ministry and UNICEF signed a 2026–2027 cooperation plan to better protect children’s rights, including specialized justice support, Barnahus services, and alternatives to detention. Cancer Support: Chisinau Marathon 2026 drew 10,000+ runners, with the “Not Alone” Foundation using the event to back children affected by cancer and share survivor stories. Reintegration & Services: Deputy PM for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri says reintegration is already underway through practical benefits—healthcare, education, infrastructure—and that the Convergence Fund should finance projects that people on both sides can feel. Public Health Risk: Ukraine intelligence warns Russia is using tightened migrant syphilis checks as pressure to recruit into the armed forces, citing rising case rates. AI Safety: Anthropic reports it blocked misuse attempts of Claude models, including efforts tied to biological weapons research and other harmful uses.

EU Accession Momentum: Moldova remains in the EU candidate queue as negotiations keep moving fast, with nine countries holding official status and policymakers pushing ahead despite political noise. Parliament & Health Sector Links: Speaker Igor Grosu is set for working visits to Slovenia and Hungary, including talks with Slovenia’s KRKA on strengthening cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector. Reintegration With Real-Life Services: Deputy PM for reintegration Valeriu Chiveri says the “Convergence Fund” should directly improve everyday life—covering infrastructure, public services, education, healthcare, and local projects—backed by clear rules and oversight. Chisinau Cancer Support Run: The “Not Alone” Foundation brought thousands to the Chisinau Marathon to support children fighting cancer, sharing stories from families affected by the disease. Energy Pressure on Health: A new European survey finds many people, including in Moldova, are sacrificing essentials like food and healthcare to cope with fuel and energy bills. Child Justice Reform: Moldova and UNICEF signed a 2026–2027 cooperation plan to make the justice system more child-friendly, including Barnahus services and alternatives to detention. Public Health Risk Watch: Two West Nile Virus cases were confirmed in Moldova, with one linked to Germany. AI Safety & Biosecurity: Anthropic says it blocked attempts to misuse Claude for biological weapons research, highlighting growing concerns about frontier AI risks.