Germany donates blood storage equipment to Moldovan hospitals
Several medical institutions in the Republic of Moldova received more than 20 pieces of high-performance equipment to preserve and store blood products. The German Government's donation will replace worn-out devices and ensure more efficient monitoring of blood storage parameters.
Five specialized refrigerators and five freezers were provided to the "Toma Ciorbă" Clinical Hospital of Infectious Diseases, the Mother and Child Institute, the "Valentin Ignatenco" Municipal Children's Clinical Hospital, and the district hospitals in Anenii Noi, Glodeni, Râșcani, and Telenești.
Additionally, the National Blood Transfusion Center (CNTS) will receive 12 automated Hei-TORQUE-type agitators for plasma processing. Specialists will use them to mix and homogenize plasma during the secondary fractionation process involved in the production of human albumin and immunoglobulins.
"Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova has faced unprecedented pressure on public services and systems, including the healthcare system. According to our official data, approximately 1,300 people from Ukraine have donated blood in the Republic of Moldova, and over 200 have received transfusions," stated Iuliana Garam, State Secretary at the Ministry of Health.
This equipment addresses the need to modernize the refrigeration infrastructure at the beneficiary medical institutions and the technological process of plasma processing. The investment will allow for the replacement of worn-out devices and the use of specialized equipment that offers better control over storage and processing parameters.
"This support is important for the operations of the National Blood Transfusion Center and for our ability to meet the needs of patients who rely on safe, high-quality transfusion services," stated Silvia Roșca, Director of the Center.
Maintaining an uninterrupted cold chain is essential to ensuring the safety of blood transfusions. This equipment will stabilise the processing workflow, reduce the risk of unplanned interruptions, and help maintain the quality of the finished products.
"For a patient, a blood transfusion can mean a second chance at life. By supporting the healthcare system in the Republic of Moldova, Germany is helping to equip the National Blood Transfusion Center with essential laboratory equipment, benefiting patients across the country," said Verena Zell, Head of Development Cooperation at the German Embassy in Moldova.
The donation is valued at approximately 54,200 euros.
