PNRR Health: Extension Until August 2026 for Medical Modernisation Projects

The Ministry of Health has announced a significant extension for modernisation projects within the Romanian healthcare system, funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The implementation deadline has been extended to 15 August 2026, providing additional time to complete crucial investments in healthcare infrastructure.

The decision, formalised through a ministerial order published in the Official Gazette, applies to all Digitalisation and Health components within the NRRP. The measure comes in response to the fact that many of these projects required additional time to be properly implemented.

Additional flexibility for beneficiaries

For situations where even the extended deadline proves insufficient, the legislation provides for a special exception. Beneficiaries who can demonstrate the need for additional time may apply for a final extension to 31 August 2026, in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.

Impact on the healthcare system

This deadline extension covers an impressive portfolio of 1,200 investment projects, encompassing hospital modernisation, the procurement of high-performance medical equipment, and the implementation of advanced digital systems. These investments are essential for improving the quality of medical services provided to patients, including elderly individuals who represent a vulnerable group with specific care needs.

The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a predictable and coherent framework for the management of these funding contracts, emphasising that the ultimate goal is the direct benefit of patients through the modernisation of Romania's medical infrastructure.