16 of 36 hospitals in Moldova have no cardiologist
According to ANSP, 16 of the country's 36 hospitals have no cardiologist, eight more than in 2024.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
If you need a cardiologist, you may have to travel tens or even hundreds of kilometres. Patients from Cahul and Taraclia say the trips cost money and time. The Ministry has not said when the strategy will be ready beyond the end of this year.
What happened
The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) says 16 of the country's 36 hospitals have no cardiologist. That is eight more than in 2024. The Ministry of Health says it will develop a strategy by the end of the year for distributing medical services and specialists, including cardiologists.
In short
- Chisinau has 42 cardiologists, while the south of the country has only 4.
- Gagauzia has 2 cardiologists.
- The number of cardiologists rose from 8 to 9 per 10,000 residents.
- Diseases of the circulatory system remain the main cause of death, with 755.7 cases per 100,000 residents in 2025.
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