REPORTAJ Femeia care „nu există”, deși e internată de 24 de ani într-un spital din România și niciun centru de asistență socială nu a preluat-o. „S-a dus, ușor-ușor, generația care își îngrijea bătrânii acasă”

Irina Buta has been living in a hospital in Romania for 24 years without being identified or transferred to a social care center. Despite efforts from the hospital staff, the social assistance system has failed to provide support, leaving her in a state of limbo. Irina, who suffers from mental retardation, was brought to the hospital as an unidentified person and has no family or documents. The hospital has tried to identify her and has contacted various authorities, but to no avail. The situation reflects broader issues in Romania's social care system, where many patients remain in hospitals due to a lack of resources and support for long-term care.