Pitești children's hospital

Pitești children's hospital is a medical facility located in Pitești, Romania, dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents. The hospital provides a range of pediatric services that include general medical consultations, inpatient treatment, emergency care, and basic diagnostic examinations. It serves the local population of Pitești as well as patients from surrounding communities who require specialised pediatric attention. Its primary mission is to deliver safe and effective health care tailored to the developmental needs of young patients.

In February 2024 the hospital was affected by a ransomware incident that targeted a widely used medical software platform across dozens of Romanian hospitals. Staff at Pitești children's hospital were the first to notice system errors, prompting clinical teams to revert to pen‑and‑paper documentation while IT specialists collaborated with the software vendor to isolate the infection. The hospital’s response involved restoring critical systems from backups, and within a few days normal operations were resumed without any reported deaths or serious harm to patients.

The hospital operates as part of Romania’s national health system, providing care that is integrated with regional public health services. While specific ownership details are not disclosed in the available sources, its function as a children's hospital underscores its specialised role within the broader healthcare landscape. The incident highlighted the institution’s reliance on digital health infrastructure and its capacity to manage cyber‑security challenges while maintaining continuity of care.