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List of compensated medicines extended from 1 April

Effective April 1, insured patients suffering from hypertension will benefit from compensated medicine. The decision to extend the therapeutic indications for the preparation with the international name "nebivololum" belongs to the Council for medicines compensated from compulsory health insurance funds (FAOAM), according to the Ministry of Health.

Thus, the drug, used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, will be prescribed not only to patients with heart failure, but also to hypertensive patients, regardless of age.

The preparation will be compensated at 80% of the price. Around 70 000 people are expected to benefit from the drug each year.

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Deputy from the UTA Gagauzia, convicted of influence peddling
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Deputy from the UTA Gagauzia, convicted of influence peddling

A deputy from the territorial administrative unit (UTA) Gagauzia was fined 175,000 lei and had over 240,000 lei, the equivalent of 12,000 euros, confiscated for committing the crime of influence peddling. The decision was made by the Chisinau Court based in Buiucani, on November 26, 2024, informs the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.

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The National Energy Regulatory Agency is meeting on Friday, November 29, to examine and approve a new natural gas tariff. Under the draft decision, consumers could pay over three lei more for a cubic meter.

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Daniela DiPierro, Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy: "The Republic of Moldova's place is in the EU"

There are many development opportunities in the Republic of Moldova, and the country's place is in the European Union, said the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in the Republic of Moldova, Daniela Dipierro, in an exclusive interview for Moldova 1 TV. According to her, the United States has financially supported the agricultural sector, justice reform and the fight against corruption, as well as the diversification of energy resources, key areas for the country's economic development.