The local authorities of Chisinau are considering the possibility of supporting the families that face difficulties in conceiving a child. It is proposed covering the cost of 100 in vitro fertilization procedures, including of medicines and related examinations, the chief health officer of Chisinau Boris Gîlca announced in the ordinary meeting of officials of municipal services and divisions, IPN reports.

“In this case, the municipality of Chisinau comes to support the national program. We know that the Ministry of Health and the National Health Insurance Company finance 60 IVF procedures in the country each year. We consider this is not enough. Financing there is partial and represents practically half of the cost of an in vitro fertilization procedure. The other half, which goes mostly on expensive medicines, is covered by these families that are in difficulty,” stated Boris Gîlca.

He noted that the initiative is a formula for solidarity and for ensuring the de-bureaucratization of the social and medical support for these families. By the end of this year, the program will be submitted to the Chisinau Municipal Council for approval.