Romania has over 61,000 active physicians, but unequal distribution remains a major system challenge, says CMR
Romania has 61,934 active physicians and over 22,000 residents, but unequal distribution remains a major challenge.
Romanian Healthcare: Insights & Updates - page 3
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.
Romania to gradually reduce number of hospital beds by 2028 under new national plan
Romania plans to reduce hospital beds by 2028 under a national strategy focused on efficiency, fewer avoidable admissions, and stronger outpatient care.
Romanian Patient Rights Law amended: scheduling for diagnostic investigations and the right to a second medical opinion introduced
Romania updates the Patient Rights Law. Patients now have the right to scheduling for diagnostic investigations and to a second medical opinion covered by the health insurance system.
European funding approved for 9 new hospitals in Romania after projects moved from the National Recovery Plan
European Commission approves transfer of €522 million to fund nine new hospitals in Romania moved from the Recovery Plan to the Health Programme 2021–2027.
8 in 10 residents of Timișoara say they are satisfied with their health – findings from the Quality of Life Barometer by the Timișoara City Hall and West University
8 in 10 residents of Timișoara say they are satisfied with their health, according to the Quality of Life Barometer conducted by the City Hall and West University.
SCJU Târgu Mureș joins the sudden cardiac death prevention programme. €1 million investment in cardiac critical care
SCJU Târgu Mureș joins the sudden cardiac death prevention programme and receives a €1 million investment to expand cardiac intensive care capacity.
APAH-RO: Millions of Romanians have undiagnosed fatty liver disease. MASLD/MASH, a major cardiovascular risk factor
APAH-RO warns that millions of Romanians have undiagnosed fatty liver disease. MASLD/MASH increases cardiovascular risk and requires integration into national screening strategies.
Alexandru Rogobete on World Cancer Day: “The moment a disease is discovered can radically change a diagnosis and a life course”
Rogobete on World Cancer Day: investments in screening, radiotherapy, new medicines, and robotic surgery for earlier cancer detection and treatment.
A Romanian expert to lead EMA’s Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC)
Carmen Purdel has been elected Chair of EMA’s HMPC for three years, leading the EU committee responsible for evaluating and regulating herbal medicinal products.
Romania begins building its own reference genome: ROGEN enters the public information phase, with no sampling at this stage
ROGEN enters the public information phase to build Romania’s reference genome, focusing on data protection, transparency, and public trust.
Romania joins the European CAPRICORD project to improve transparency in drug pricing and reimbursement decisions
Romania is participating in the European CAPRICORD project, funded through EU4Health, aimed at making decisions on drug pricing and reimbursement more transparent.
Solidarity and Legality: Healthcare Protection for Ukrainian Citizens in Romania
Romanian healthcare ensures Ukrainian refugees access to basic medical services through European and state funding, without insured status, under temporary protection rules.
Alexandru Rogobete, six-month mandate review: accelerated investments, prevention becomes public policy, and outpatient care is repositioned as a system pillar
Romania’s Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, has published the review of his first six months in office, outlining a series of measures and investments described as a real reset of the healthcare system, with a strong focus on infrastructure, prevention, access to modern treatments, and clearer rules for hospitals and outpatient care.
Specialist outpatient clinics reformed: extended hours until 8:00 PM, increased funding, and a central role in prevention
Specialist outpatient clinics will operate with extended hours until 8:00 PM, benefit from increased funding, and play a central role in screening and prevention, according to the Ministry of Health.
Confirmed leprosy case in Cluj-Napoca. Ministry of Health: Risk for the general population remains low
A confirmed case of leprosy has been identified in Cluj, with three additional suspected cases under investigation. The Ministry of Health has announced firm measures and emphasized that the risk to the general population remains low.