A regional health facility for treatment of communicable diseases was modernized with the support of the European Union. Annually, 500 inhabitants from left and right banks of the Nistru River will benefit from the services of this medical institution. The unit was renovated within the EU-funded “Support to Confidence Building Measures Program”, implemented by UNDP Moldova, IPN reports.

According to the program’s team, constructed in 1967, the building two years ago used only half of its capacities with a part being closed in 2000 due to its damages. In such conditions, it was difficult for the doctors to provide adequate treatment.

With European support, each ward has been equipped with furniture, air purification system that prevents infections from spreading, as well as with a patient-nurse communication system. The building was completely refurbished. The windows, doors, roof, and old engineering networks were changed with new ones.

The EU provided more than €160,000 for the unit’s renovation. The community, in its turn, contributed with about €18,000 for the site improvement and heating system installation.

The Rezina District Hospital is of regional importance. Inhabitants of Soldanesti, Telenesti, Orhei districts, as well as those who live on the left bank of the Nistru, benefit from its services. Moreover, one third of the Rezina Hospital employees live in Ribnita.

In 2013, the surgery unit of the Rezina District Hospital was also renovated with European funding. This is the 15th medical institution that has been modernized within the European program that aims to increase confidence between people from both banks of the Nistru River.

Since its launch in 2009, over 70 social infrastructure facilities were modernized within the Program.