Infertility, a Strategic Challenge for Romania’s Future

Infertility, a Strategic Challenge for Romania’s Future

Oussama Jabri, Managing Director, Merck Romania

In Cluj-Napoca, the launch of the campaign “Hope for a New Life” brought together local authorities, medical professionals, and private sector representatives around a topic that is too often treated as a private struggle rather than a public priority: infertility.

For Oussama Jabri, Managing Director of Merck Romania, the message is clear — infertility is not only a medical condition. It is a societal issue with profound demographic and economic implications.

A Silent Reality Affecting 1 in 6 Couples

Globally, approximately one in six couples experience infertility. Romania is no exception. In recent years, the country has recorded fewer than 155,000 births annually — one of the lowest levels in decades  .

Behind these numbers are thousands of Romanian couples navigating an emotionally complex journey,...