Romania's healthcare system aims for reform and functionality in 2026

Romania's healthcare system faces 2026 with reforms expected to show concrete results beyond documents, focusing on daily hospital functionality. Key challenges include insufficient funding, with Romania below the EU average, and the need for digital infrastructure improvements like electronic patient records and telemedicine. The system's success will be judged by patient trust, improved access to services, and a shift from crisis management to prevention, with the public-private relationship also under scrutiny.