Financing of the Anti-COVID-19 Immunization Process in the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

The immunization is a multidimensional process, with an integrated approach to the health system, and provides quality, safe immunization services, provided to the population fairly at all levels of health care.

The Government of the Republic of Moldova fully finances the procurement of vaccines and consumables, as well as the services provided under the National Immunization Program, and their implementation is carried out with the involvement of the health system, central authorities and local public administration with the involvement of society as a whole and of each individual.

The Republic of Moldova and most countries of the world use vaccination programs as a platform for safety and security of individual and public health. The objectives of national immunization programs are to eliminate or reduce morbidity, disability and mortality. At the same time, the well-being of the community can be measured by the degree of preparedness and ability to cope with major public health emergencies, including those caused by vaccine-preventable infectious diseases.

Keywords: vaccine, COVID-19, health system, immunization, legislation, funding, Republic of Moldova

JEL Classification: I13, I15, I18