HPV in Men: One in Five Is Infected with a High-Risk Type
One in five men worldwide has a high-risk HPV infection. Experts highlight the importance of vaccination and Romania’s low vaccination coverage.
Romanian Healthcare: Insights & Updates
Medic24 covers topics such as policy changes, public health trends, medical innovations, and opportunities within Romania’s healthcare system. We offer a concise perspective for international doctors interested in Romania’s medical sector.
New Medical Fitness Rules for Driving Licences in Romania from 6 November
Romania introduces new medical fitness rules for obtaining and renewing driving licences from 6 November 2026. What changes for drivers and doctors?
Prof. Univ. Dr. Cristian Oancea: Smoker’s Cough May Be a Sign of Lung Cancer
Dr. Cristian Oancea warns that persistent coughing in smokers may be a sign of lung cancer. Learn which warning signs require medical investigation.
Niculescu Government Wins Parliamentary Confidence Vote. Rogobete Returns as Health Minister
Romania’s Parliament approves the Luca Niculescu government. Alexandru Rogobete is set to return as Health Minister, with healthcare funding and CNAS reform among his priorities.
Influenza Vaccines in Romania: A Guide for the 2026–2027 Season
Influenza vaccines for the 2026–2027 season in Romania: trivalent formulations, age groups, doses, contraindications, reimbursement and storage requirements.
Cluj Oncology Institute completes 100 robot-assisted operations
Cluj Oncology Institute has completed its 100th robot-assisted operation, performed on a 59-year-old woman with rectal cancer by dr. Cătălin Vlad’s team.
Romania’s 2026 residency exam: 645 places available in Family Medicine
Romania’s 2026 residency exam offers 645 Family Medicine places. See the allocation by university centre and the registration deadline for the 15 November exam.
EduCare 5.0 at UMF Iași: collaboration in digital health
UMF Iași hosts the EduCare 5.0 conference on 7–11 October 2026. The agenda includes digital oncology and healthcare innovation projects.
Fundeni announces first liver transplant with robotic graft retrieval
Fundeni reports a living-donor liver transplant with robotic graft retrieval. Both the donor and recipient are recovering favourably.
CNAS prepares cross-border exchange of medical images and lab results
CNAS and STS have launched a European project for the cross-border exchange of medical images, laboratory results and discharge reports by 2029.
Eurostat: Romania among EU countries with the lowest obesity rates
Romania has one of the lowest obesity rates in the EU, at 12.9%, Eurostat data show. Across the EU, 51.7% of adults are overweight.
National project to train 966 ICU professionals and improve critical care
The INTENSIV+ project will train 966 ICU professionals and develop national curricula, medical simulation scenarios, and a critical care guideline.
Nearly One in Three Mothers Who Gave Birth in 2025 Had No Prenatal Check-Ups
Nearly 3 in 10 births in Romania in 2025 occurred without prenatal care. Among mothers under 15, the proportion exceeded 43%.
Romania ranks last in the EU for spending on prevention
Romania spent €12.2 per capita on prevention in 2023, the lowest level in the EU. Comparison based on Eurostat and OECD data.
Up to 5 million adults in Romania may have MASLD. Experts propose a national pathway for early detection
A multidisciplinary consensus estimates that 4.5–5.1 million adults in Romania may have MASLD and proposes a national pathway for fibrosis detection.