Overview

In the Republic of Moldova there have been far-reaching reforms in primary care since the country’s independence from the Soviet Union. In 2010, primary health care coverage was extended to the whole population irrespective of health insurance status. This has improved some aspects of access, but barriers remain. Quality improvement initiatives are on-going with clinical guidelines and protocols now available, but further reforms are in the pipeline to strengthen the recognition of family medicine, the autonomy and role of primary care in the health system, the equitable availability of human resources, and continuity of care.