Seven hospitals to receive new equipment for storing blood products

Seven medical institutions in the Republic of Moldova and the National Blood Transfusion Center will receive specialized equipment for storing blood products and processing plasma. The equipment, worth approximately 54,200 euros in total, was provided by the Government of Germany as part of a project implemented by GIZ Moldova.

The handover ceremony took place on October 13, 2026, as part of Supporting Moldovan communities in hosting Ukrainian refugees (HOST) project, financed by the Government of Germany. The lot includes five specialized refrigerators and five freezers for storing blood products, as well as 12 automated shakers intended for the National Blood Transfusion Center.

The refrigerators and freezers will be distributed to Toma Ciorbă Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases, the Mother and Child Institute, Valentin Ignatenco Municipal Clinical Children’s Hospital, and the district hospitals in Anenii Noi, Glodeni, Rîșcani, and Telenești.

The new devices enable stable and controlled temperatures to be maintained, continuous monitoring of parameters, and the detection of any deviations. These functions are important for preserving the quality and safety of blood products. At the same time, the equipment will replace some outdated devices and reduce the risk of technical failures and the loss of products that no longer meet the conditions required for use.

The National Blood Transfusion Center will receive 12 Hei-TORQUE automated shakers, which will be used to mix and homogenize plasma during the secondary fractionation process for the production of albumin and human immunoglobulins.

The new equipment will enable the adjustment and control of the mixing speed, ensuring uniformity throughout the processing procedure. It will replace the improvised mechanical devices used to date and contribute to the stability of the technological process, reducing the risk of unplanned interruptions.


“Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova has faced unprecedented pressure on public services and systems, including the healthcare system. This period demonstrated not only the Republic of Moldova’s ability to provide support, but also the strength of mutual solidarity,” said Iuliana Garam, State Secretary of the Ministry of Health.


For her part, Verena Zell, Head of Development Cooperation, highlighted the importance of the support provided to Moldova’s healthcare system, noting that the laboratory equipment will contribute to the work of the National Blood Transfusion Center and benefit patients across the country, including refugees.

Claudia Hermes, Country Director of GIZ Moldova said that the equipment will help improve patient care, increase the efficiency of medical staff, and strengthen the capacities of medical institutions.

Silvia Roșca, Head of the National Blood Transfusion Center welcomed the support, emphasizing its importance in ensuring safe and high-quality transfusion services.


“This support is important for the work of the National Blood Transfusion Center and for our ability to respond to the needs of patients who depend on safe and high-quality transfusion services,” said Silvia Roșca.


According to data presented under the project, since the beginning of the refugee crisis, approximately 1,300 refugees from Ukraine have donated blood and blood components in the Republic of Moldova, while more than 200 refugee patients have received hemotransfusion assistance in medical institutions across the country.