Institutul de Sănătate Publică, la cote de avarie. Se muncește doar 4 zile cu 50 de angajați mia puțin • Newsweek România

The National Institute of Public Health is facing severe staffing shortages due to budget cuts, with 52 out of 530 positions unfilled. Despite having the legal ability to hire, the Ministry of Health's budget reductions have left the institute unable to pay new employees. In 2026, 33 staff members left, exacerbating the workload for remaining employees. The institute is struggling to operate effectively during public health emergencies due to these constraints. The director highlighted the ongoing challenges of both structural and budgetary pressures affecting the institute's capacity to function optimally.