The Ministry of Health (MS) distributed on Tuesday 7,500 doses of monoclonal antibodies in 147 hospitals treating SARS-CoV-2 infected patients.According to a ministry's release, the medicines were purchased based on the Framework Agreement SANTE/2020/C3/091 concluded between the European Commission and the manufacturing company, and the funds were allocated in September of this year from the state budget reserve.The Infectious Diseases Commission informed health professionals how to administer these medicines in the health facilities to which the product was distributed."Monoclonal antibodies are innovative drugs that are administered in mild and moderate forms of the disease. Used correctly, these drugs successfully prevent the transition to severe stages. It is a chance for us to mitigate further admissions to intensive care units. That is why we requested that the management of the specialized commission and the representatives of the Ministry of Health have maximum involvement in their capitalization. I also appeal to family doctors who have an important role in the registration and guidance of future beneficiaries of these therapies," Cseke Attila, the interim Minister of Health, was quoted as saying in the release.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
