Chisinau, 7 August 2025 – A high-level bilateral meeting was held today between Dr. Tatiana Paduraru, Director of the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) Secretariat, and Dr. Ala Nemerenco, Minister of Health of the Republic of Moldova, marking an important milestone in advancing regional health cooperation.
The discussions centred on Moldova’s upcoming Presidency of SEEHN, set to begin next year, following the current Israeli Presidency. The key strategic priorities to be pursued outlined her vision focusing on:
– Strengthening human resources in health, with special emphasis on the health workforce—recruitment, retention, and professional development.
– Upgrading infrastructure through hospital endowment and modernization to ensure equitable access to quality health services.
– Enhancing the quality of care across the SEEHN member states through evidence-based standards and continuous improvement.
Both parties also commended Moldova’s leading role in tobacco cessation policies and programmes, reaffirming the country’s commitment to spearheading regional efforts in reducing tobacco consumption and its health impact.
An important point on the agenda was the development of a regional initiative to advance knowledge and expertise on EU negotiations and implementation in the health sector. This initiative aims to provide SEEHN countries with targeted capacity-building, knowledge exchange, and best practices to align more effectively with EU health standards and policies.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen multilateral action, foster solidarity among SEEHN members, and work towards better health outcomes for the populations of South-East Europe.
