Ten Republican hospitals will benefit from energy efficiency measures with the EU assistance

More than one million people from the Republic of Moldova will benefit from modern health care facilities thanks to the assistance of the European Union, its bank, European Investment Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Ten Republican hospitals will be improved from the energy efficiency perspective and, therefore, rehabilitated so that the patients and employees can benefit from the modernised hospitals.

The assistance offered by the EIB, EBRD and EU valuing EUR 75 million will increase the energy efficiency of public buildings throughout Moldova, will reduce energy consumption and cut energy costs. As a result, about 40% less energy will be used, which will allow savings of around EUR 2,8 million per year. Aside from these benefits, the support offered within the Moldova Energy Efficiency Project will contribute to the country’s resilience and boost its energy security.

Nine hospitals to be refurbished during the project are in Chisinau and one – in Balti. After thorough assessment of the 16 hospital buildings, the energy audits revealed the needs and opportunities to reduce energy consumption and decrease buildings’ operating costs. Companies responsible for the technical design for seven hospital buildings of the first four projects (Cardiology Institute, Neurology and Neurosurgery Institute, Republican Medical Diagnostic Center/Phthisiopneumology Institute and Psychiatry Clinical Hospital) will be selected. The tender process will be announced by late September 2023 in order to ensure completion of the renovation works by the end of 2026. The health care facilities selected will be equipped with cutting edge technologies in terms of energy efficiency and undergo internal modernization works.

The project is implemented by the Moldova Energy Project Implementation Unit (MEPIU) in cooperation with the Energy Efficiency Agency, both under auspices of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova. The project is financed by the European Union, European Investment Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.