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title: "Moldova Vows Healthcare Reform After Admitting Corruption"
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/30048/moldova-vows-healthcare-reform-after-admitting-corruption
published: 2024-02-09T09:19:08Z
language: en
author: "Carolina Străjescu"
section: "Social"
source: radiomoldova.md
---

# Moldova Vows Healthcare Reform After Admitting Corruption

> Moldovan Health Minister Ala Nemerenco acknowledged the prevalence of corruption within the country's healthcare system during a recent interview.

Moldovan Health Minister Ala Nemerenco acknowledged the prevalence of corruption within the country's healthcare system during a recent interview.

![](https://storage.radiomoldova.md/images/97bff13b-b854-4744-94d2-99e442fecefc.jpg)

*"The system is very sensitive,"* she conceded to Jurnal TV, emphasising the need for reform. However, she praised most medical workers as *"professionals."* 

Nemerenco expressed optimism about recent changes, claiming, *"People see the reforms are helping hospitals."* She also stressed the presence of sufficient funding, yet highlighted an issue of *"inefficient usage."*

"With enough money, we can raise salaries and improve supplies," she said, detailing plans to restructure staffing models while protecting existing salaries. 

The Minister defended [the merger of two major hospitals](https://moldova1.md/p/22253/moldova-merges-hospitals-streamlining-management-but-sparking-job-concerns), arguing it *"improves medical services."* Further consolidations were hinted at, focusing on Chisinau facilities first.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**