With financial support from the European Union, People in Need Moldova provides CNEAS with a vehicle for field assessment activities

People in Need Moldova, as part of the Moldova Assist project funded by the European Union, has provided the National Council for Health Assessment and Accreditation (CNEAS) with a vehicle needed to transport assessment teams in the field. The donation of the car comes in response to a request from CNEAS and aims to support the strengthening of the processes of assessment, accreditation, and improvement of the quality of medical services at the national level.

CNEAS is the institution responsible for evaluating healthcare providers according to national criteria and aligning them with international standards for healthcare quality. Field evaluations are a crucial step in ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered medical care.

The lack of transportation affected the ability of assessment teams to travel to all regions of the country, which risked slowing down monitoring and accreditation activities. The donated car will directly contribute to improving the mobility, efficiency, and regularity of these assessments.

The Moldova Assist project strengthens the capacity of civil society organizations and supports collaboration between them, communities, and public authorities, with the aim of preventing social risks, misinformation, and exclusion.

“Today’s donation reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the institutions that play a crucial role in ensuring quality public services in the Republic of Moldova. With the financial support of the European Union, we are enabling essential processes — such as the evaluation and accreditation of medical services — to be carried out efficiently in all regions of the country. Enhancing the mobility of evaluation teams is an investment in patient safety and in fair, equal access to quality medical care. Every citizen, no matter where they live, deserves a healthcare system that is well-evaluated, transparent, and grounded in their needs”, declared Marcia KAMMITSI, program manager, European Union Delegation to the Republic of Moldova.

The assistance provided to CNEAS is part of the project’s commitment to supporting institutions and organizations that contribute to protecting vulnerable groups and ensuring equitable access to quality public services. Constant and professional evaluation of healthcare providers is essential for patient safety—including for people in vulnerable situations, a priority target group of the project.

“This contribution supports a key institution for the quality of healthcare services in the Republic of Moldova. By strengthening the mobility of assessment teams, People in Need and the European Union are supporting national efforts to ensure high standards in healthcare and equitable access to services for all citizens,” said Rafal CHIBOWSKI, People in Need Moldova.

Through the donation to CNEAS, the project continues to support community-impact initiatives and contribute to strengthening institutions that protect the rights and well-being of citizens.

“The support provided will facilitate the conduct of assessments in all regions, so that every citizen, regardless of where they live, can benefit from safe and quality medical services. We are grateful for this gesture, which strengthens our joint efforts to modernize the healthcare system,” said Angela ANISEI, Head of the Health Services Quality Management Department at the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova.

At the conclusion of the event, Valentin MUSTEA, director NCHER thanked the partners for their support in strengthening and developing the health assessment system: “The quality of healthcare services depends directly on our ability to professionally and consistently evaluate institutions across the country. The lack of mobility of the assessment teams has been a real challenge, and this donation will significantly contribute to overcoming this difficulty.”

The vehicle was purchased with the financial support of the European Union under the project “Moldova Assist: improving access to quality public services and social cohesion,” funded by the European Union and implemented by People in Need Moldova.