# Acute diarrheal disease outbreak in Moldova

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/acute-diarrheal-disease-outbreak-in-moldova
> Updated: 2026-09-16T17:47:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In early September 2026, the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) reported 550 cases of acute diarrheal diseases in Moldova between August 31 and September 6.

By the following week, reporting indicated a continued trend, with 538 cases recorded between September 7 and September 13. Nearly half of these recent cases involved children. Medical experts identified enteroviral infections as a likely cause, noting that such infections commonly affect children due to hygiene habits and lower immunity. Experts emphasized that these viral infections are self-limiting and that management should focus on rehydration and dietary adjustments rather than antibiotics or antiviral treatments.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Acute diarrheal disease cases rise in Moldova and Romania

Moldova reported 538 cases of acute diarrheal disease between September 7–13, with children accounting for nearly half of the cases. Experts stress rehydration over antibiotics for viral treatment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acute-diarrheal-disease-cases-rise-in-moldova-and-romania

### 2026-09-08: Moldova reports 550 cases of acute diarrheal diseases

The National Agency for Public Health reported 550 cases of acute diarrheal diseases in Moldova between August 31 and September 6, 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-reports-550-cases-of-acute-diarrheal-diseases

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