The European Union is increasing support for Moldova’s healthcare system by providing an additional €10 million grant to modernise public hospitals and improve energy efficiency under the Moldova Energy Efficiency Project, implemented with EIB Global.
The funding will be used for renovation works in selected hospitals across the country, aimed at reducing energy consumption, lowering operating costs, and improving conditions for both patients and medical staff. The grant is managed through the EU’s Neighbourhood Investment Platform and complements existing financing for the programme.
The project now covers the modernisation of 10 public hospitals, with total investment reaching approximately €72.4 million. It is jointly financed by the European Union, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
According to project estimates, the upgraded infrastructure will benefit more than 1 million patients annually and over 10,000 healthcare professionals, while reducing hospital energy consumption by around 40% and strengthening Moldova’s energy security.
Around 203,000 square metres of hospital space will be renovated by July 2028. Planned works include thermal insulation, replacement of windows and doors, modernisation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, installation of energy-efficient lighting and photovoltaic panels, as well as improvements to fire safety and accessibility.
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said that EU support goes beyond financial assistance and has a direct impact on people’s lives, stating that “Europe is not only about institutions and decisions taken in Brussels or Luxembourg. Europe is about the hospitals people turn to when they need care. Hospitals that will use less energy and dedicate more resources to patients. It is about a better quality of life.”
Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu highlighted the importance of energy efficiency in public infrastructure, saying that the building sector is one of the largest energy consumers in the country and that improving efficiency is one of the fastest ways to reduce consumption and strengthen energy security.
EU Ambassador to Moldova Iwona Piórko said the investment delivers tangible benefits, adding that more energy-efficient healthcare facilities mean better conditions for patients and medical staff, lower energy costs, and improved quality of care.
EIB Vice-President Karl Nehammer stressed that the quality of healthcare is also influenced by infrastructure, noting that comfortable and reliable hospital conditions contribute directly to better treatment outcomes.
The project is part of the broader EU Growth Plan for Moldova (2025–2027), a €1.9 billion package aimed at supporting economic development, accelerating reforms, and bringing Moldova closer to EU integration.