(parasitic insects, presence of dirt, lack of beds, presence of rodents, lack of adequate ventilation, access to daylight, deplorable condition of toilets, dirty conditions in bathrooms; lack of privacy in toilets and bathrooms; (some lead to illness) TB), insufficient winter heating, relations between detainees, discriminatory treatment, intimidation and harassment by the administration, etc. At the same time, the NPA registered 1113 applications / complaints from detainees, lawyers and their relatives regarding poor detention conditions. In this context, the Ombudsman reaffirms the Government's commitment to ensuring decent conditions in closed spaces and urges the Executive to decide on a comprehensive assessment of the situation. The fragmented and insufficient allocation of financial resources in each year may not be the best solution. Respectively, it is probably necessary to revise the concept of execution of custodial measures, given the annual austerity of the public budget. We also reiterate that the content of the Concluding Observations on the third periodic report of the Republic of Moldova, adopted at the 1600 and 1602 meetings of November 27 and 28, 2017 by the Committee Against Torture, emphasizes that “the Republic of Moldova must step up efforts to bring conditions in places of detention to international standards, such as the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (Nelson Mandela Rules), including by ensuring adequate material and hygienic conditions for detainees, including sufficient natural and artificial lighting, adequate sewerage systems and sanitation, including toilets and showers, cell heating, sufficient ventilation, adequate quality and quantity of food, bedding, beds and personal hygiene items, medical care, outdoor activities and family visits".210 f. Deaths in prisons In 2019, there were registered 36 deaths. The number of deaths increased compared to the same period for 2018 in which there were recorded 29 deaths. According to the NPA data: 10 detainees died as a result of diseases of the cardiovascular system; 9 detainees - following suicide acts; 6 detainees - due to cancer; 3 detainees due to traumatic injuries, intoxication; 2 detainees - due to tuberculosis; other 2 detainees due to diseases of the digestive system, etc. 1 detainee died while waiting for the decision of the special commission of the NPA for release due to illness from serving the sentence. 210 Point 18 (c) of the Concluding Observations on the third periodic report of the Republic of Moldova, adopted by the Committee Against Torture at its 62nd Session (November 6 - December 6, 2017); 152