With an operational lifespan of nearly 40 years and no major repairs since its commissioning, Block No. 2 of the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery is set to undergo thermal rehabilitation. The works will be carried out within the framework of the Energy Efficiency Project in the Republic of Moldova, financed by the European Union, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Currently, the technical execution documentation for the energy rehabilitation works of the building is being developed, with the contract for these services signed on May 16 of this year.
According to Vladimir Dolghi, director of the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (INN), the building was designed according to Soviet Union standards: “The windows are old, the doors are old. The building requires major repairs. Energy losses in this building are quite significant. We are also troubled by the internal ventilation system as it poses an increased risk for immunodeficient patients and increases the risk of nosocomial infections, as highlighted by the Covid pandemic.”
In this context, Ruslan Surugiu, director of the Consolidated Unit for Implementation and Monitoring of Energy Projects (UCIPE), emphasized that these challenges and needs are common in many public institutions across the country. Thanks to the support of authorities and development partners, the Energy Efficiency Project in the Republic of Moldova offers concrete solutions that will also contribute to extending the lifespan of these buildings.
Galina Corcea, head of the Vascular and Extrapyramidal Neurology Section at INN, highlighted that one of the appreciated benefits of the project is that beyond economic and energy impacts, the measures applied will improve accommodation conditions for patients and working conditions for the Institute’s staff.
The Energy Efficiency Project in the Republic of Moldova is among the largest national initiatives aimed at improving the energy efficiency of public buildings. In total, 10 medical institutions will benefit from the rehabilitation of their buildings. The project investment value is approximately 76 million euros, financed by the European Union, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).