The higher veterinary education system in the Republic of Moldova is set to undergo modernization through the Erasmus+ KA2 project titled “Modernisation of Higher Veterinary Education to ensure Food Safety and Public Health in Moldova” (EDUVET). This initiative aims to integrate European standards into the training of specialists responsible for animal health and food safety.
The project was officially launched on February 19-20, 2026, with the attendance of representatives from academic institutions and national authorities. Tatiana Nistorica, the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, highlighted that the objectives of EDUVET align with the ministry’s priorities regarding animal health and welfare, food safety, public health, and sustainable development within the agri-food sector.
One of the key focuses of the project is to modernize the integrated curriculum for Veterinary Medicine, ensuring that the education provided to students meets European requirements. The initiative will also include continuous training courses in food safety and public health, aimed at veterinarians and professionals in the agri-food sector.
Additionally, the project seeks to strengthen the “One Health” approach, which advocates for an integrated perspective on the health of animals, humans, and the environment, consistent with European Union standards.
The project coordinator is the Technical University of Moldova, the institution overseeing the Veterinary Medicine study program. EDUVET is being implemented in partnership with universities and organizations from Spain, Slovenia, and Romania, alongside academic and research institutions in Moldova.
Authorities emphasize that international collaboration will foster the exchange of best practices, the implementation of modern teaching methods, and the adjustment of study programs to meet current market demands. This undertaking aims to enhance the competencies of future specialists and contribute to the prevention of public health risks and the assurance of food safety in Moldova, reflecting a hopeful vision for the advancement of veterinary education in the country.