Health Ministry’s Budget Raised by RON6.2M For Stem Cell Donors Registry

04.20.2011 By Gavrila Oana

The budget of the Romanian Health Ministry has been raised by 6.2 million lei (EUR1=RON4.0858) and its staff numbers by 24 people to ensure the functioning of the country’s stem cell donors registry, Prime Minister Emil Boc said after the Cabinet meeting Wednesday.

The budget of the Romanian Health Ministry has been raised by 6.2 million lei (EUR1=RON4.0858) and its staff numbers by 24 people to ensure the functioning of the country's stem cell donors registry, Prime Minister Emil Boc said after the Cabinet meeting Wednesday.

Health Minister Cseke Attila said Sunday on Pro TV the national stem cell donors registry could become operational in a few months.

The government decided in July 2009 to create a national registry of stem cell donors to give patients with malignant hematological disorders real chances to treatment in Romania, and lower healthcare costs by increasing the number of stem cell procedures in the country rather than paying for treatment abroad.