Moldovan Health Ministry orders audit of Medicines Agency over favoritism claims

The Ministry of Health of Moldova announced that it has ordered an inspection of the national Agency for Medicines after a media investigation raised allegations that the agency had favored certain companies and exhibited irregularities in the evaluation and registration process for medical devices. The ministry said it is treating each allegation with the utmost seriousness and will conduct a thorough review of the agency’s procedures.

The move follows public concerns about possible conflicts of interest in the agency’s handling of medical device approvals and reflects the government's intent to ensure transparency and compliance with regulatory standards.