Thousands of oncological patients in Romania risk remaining without essential treatments, after the funds for their settlement have been exhausted.
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“The Federation of Cancer Patients’ Associations (FABC) draws an unprecedented alarm signal: The health system remained without money To settle the treatments, and thousands of oncological patients are left to die with days”, It is shown in the Federation statement.
According to FABC, the lack of funds has led to the blocking of oncological treatments, the distributors already stop deliveries to hospitals. “Maximum alert: Lack of funds again blocks Cancer Patient Treatments”, Transmits the organization, recalling that Romania is facing a repetitive crisis, similar to those of the past years.
The federation accuses “Huge arrears, Submediocre management of health and lack of funding“And requires an immediate intervention of the government.
Direct call to the Premier
Cezar Irimia, FABC president, sent a firm message: “There’s no time for promises and statements. Whether the necessary funds are allocated urgentlyeither patients die. CNAS claims that the funds for this year have been exhausted and only the budget rectification can correct the problem. The prime minister must act now! ”
Romania, below the European average for health expenses
The data show that Romania allocated in 2024 only 6.4% of GDP for health, well below the European Union average of 9.8%. Of this amount, only a small part was directed to drugs. Currently, over 10,000 cancer patients depend on treatments that have been blocked due to lack of money.
“A political decision” with fatal consequences
Fabc qualifies the right situation “A political decision“And accuse the lack of assumption of the political class.”Prime Minister Bolojan now has the decision on his table Capital: to cover real and immediately oncological treatments, or to enroll their names in the statistics of deaths that could be avoided”, It is shown in the Federation statement.
The federation requires the immediate unlocking of funds and resuming drug deliveries. The organization warns that “Each day of delay translates into lost livese ”, emphasizing that there is no place for delays.
