Health, vaccinations and medical care in Moldova

Cover

• The EHIC and GHIC do not apply.
• Travel insurance is essential and should cover medical evacuation - serious cases are moved to Romania or further.
• Confirm whether your policy covers Transnistria. Most do not.
• Private clinics in Chisinau are the practical option.

Everyday health

• Tap water is not reliably safe outside Chisinau. Bottled is the default in villages.
• Pharmacies (farmacie) are well stocked in towns.
• Ticks are present in wooded areas.
• Rabies exists in wildlife; avoid stray animals and seek treatment immediately after any bite.