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West Nile in Romania: 95 cases reported by INSP, with the majority of patients aged 60–69
INSP has reported 95 cases of West Nile virus infection in Romania in 2026, with 5 deaths among elderly individuals with comorbidities. The most affected age groups are those aged over 50.
Foto ilustrativăWest Nile Virus: 95 cases in Romania in 2026, the majority amongst people aged 60–69
INSP reports 95 West Nile virus infections in Romania in 2026 and 5 deaths among elderly patients with underlying conditions. The most affected age group is those aged 60–69.
Foto ilustrativăFitch warns: Romania risks downgrade to 'junk' status if political crisis continues
Fitch analyst Malgorzata Krzywicka says that the prolonged governmental crisis is putting pressure on Romania's sovereign credit rating, which is due to be reassessed in January 2027.
Fitch warns: Romania risks downgrade to 'junk' rating due to political crisis
Fitch analyst Malgorzata Krzywicka warns that a prolonged political crisis is putting pressure on Romania's sovereign credit rating. Fitch will reassess the situation in January 2027.
2.2 million pensions miscalculated? What CNPP says about the Court of Accounts report
CNPP explains that the figure of 2.2 million incorrectly calculated pensions is a statistical estimate, not the result of reviewing each individual file.
Foto ilustrativăCluster headache: intense one-sided head pain
Cluster headaches cause severe pain around one eye, accompanied by tearing, nasal congestion, and drooping of the eyelid, occurring in repeated series.
Cluster Headache: Intense Pain Localised on One Side of the Head
Cluster headaches cause severe attacks around one eye, with tearing, nasal congestion and drooping eyelid, occurring in repeated series.
Foto ilustrativăRomania's Gas Reserves Filled to 76%. European Prices Drive Up Winter Bills
Romania has filled its gas storage facilities to 76.26% capacity (2.43 billion cubic metres), working towards the 80% target by 1 October. High European prices may push up bills this winter.
Nazare: over 2 billion RON moved forward for healthcare, to avoid bottlenecks
Acting Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare has approved the transfer of 2.058 billion RON from the fourth quarter to the third quarter for healthcare, in order to cover payments that are already overdue.
Court of Accounts audits confidentiality bonuses at pension houses
The Court of Accounts has found unlawfully paid confidentiality bonuses at territorial pension offices. The trade union states that the payments were granted on the basis of court rulings.
Foto ilustrativăCourt of Accounts audits confidentiality bonuses in pension houses
The Court of Accounts has found illegally paid confidentiality bonuses at pension offices in 4 counties. The trade union states that these were granted through court rulings.
Foto ilustrativăDeep Vein Thrombosis: What Minimally Invasive Clot Aspiration Treatment Involves
Deep vein thrombosis can be treated through thromboaspiration using the AngioJet system, a minimally invasive endovascular procedure. The method is recommended on an individual basis, depending on the case.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete criticises the Health reform: "Cutting isn't reform"
Former minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that underfunding in Healthcare leads to debts and shortages in hospitals, rather than genuine reform.
Nocturnal Gastro-oesophageal Reflux: Why Symptoms Worsen When You Lie Down
Heartburn, a sour taste and regurgitation can worsen at night, especially after heavy meals. Here is what triggers them and when medical advice is needed.
Foto ilustrativăWhy gastroesophageal reflux worsens at night when lying down
Burns and sour taste may worsen in the evening, especially after heavy meals. Lying down encourages reflux and can disrupt sleep.
Foto ilustrativăDaniel Dăianu: there is no need to freeze pensions and salaries in 2027
The President of the Fiscal Council says that Romania can meet the deficit target of 5.8% of GDP without freezing pensions and salaries in 2027, through rational indexation.
Daniel Dăianu: there is no need to freeze pensions and salaries in 2027
The President of the Fiscal Council says that Romania can reach the deficit target of 5.8% of GDP without freezing pensions and salaries again in 2027.
Private hospitals have surpassed 5 billion RON in turnover, up 30% on the previous year
The private hospital sector in Romania reached 5 billion RON in revenue in 2025, double the 2021 figure, driven by investment and a shift of patients towards private healthcare services.
Ministry of Health Shifts Funds Towards Emergency Services: Other Programmes Left Without Funding in December
Funds from programmes such as HIV/AIDS, mother-and-child or resident doctors are being redirected towards A&E units and ambulance services. Additional requirement: 98 million RON in October.
Health sector faces a 98 million RON deficit, temporarily covered with funds reallocated from within the health sector itself
Interim Minister Cseke Attila announces that the 98 million RON is being taken from other programmes within the Ministry of Health — a "temporary, emergency" solution valid only until the end of October.
Foto ilustrativăHealth: 100 million RON missing for salaries, money taken from HIV, Mother-Child, Transfusions
The Ministry of Health is temporarily covering a deficit of 100 million RON by transferring funds from other programmes. For November–December, 980 million RON is required through a budget rectification.
The flu vaccine could be reimbursed for uninsured individuals too. What is changing in the healthcare system
The College of Physicians and the National Health Insurance House (CNAS) have agreed on amendments to the new framework contract, including the reimbursement of the flu vaccine for uninsured individuals.
Rogobete: the healthcare system is in a financial crisis, urgently requesting funds from Bolojan
Former minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that Emergency Reception Units, ambulances, and the C.C. Iliescu Institute are running out of funds, and calls for emergency money from the Government's Reserve Fund.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete: "The healthcare system is screaming" – urgently requests funds from the Reserve Fund
Former minister Rogobete warns that emergency receiving units are running out of supplies, 17 ambulance services have no funds for fuel, and the C.C. Iliescu Institute may suspend elective procedures.