Latest Health News from Russia

Norovirus Outbreak Among Schoolchildren Linked to Unwashed HandsAuthorities in the Tyumen region have explained the cause of a mass illness among children in the village of Onokhino.

Mar 4, 2026

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Authorities Link Tyumen School Outbreak to Unwashed HandsThe cause of a recent gastrointestinal infection outbreak at a school near Tyumen has been identified as norovirus, with officials citing poor hand hygiene as the primary transmission route.

Mar 4, 2026

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New Surgical and Intensive Care Building Opens at Samara Children's HospitalA modular building for surgery and resuscitation has been completed at a regional children's hospital in Samara, significantly expanding capacity.

Mar 3, 2026

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Student Nearly Loses Teeth After Two Weeks of Energy DrinksAn 18-year-old student in Nizhny Novgorod severely damaged his tooth enamel by consuming energy drinks for two weeks during exam preparation.

Mar 3, 2026

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Dentist explains how energy drinks nearly cost student his teethAn 18-year-old student from Nizhny Novgorod almost lost his teeth after consuming energy drinks non-stop for two weeks during exam preparation, a dentist has explained.

Mar 3, 2026

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Rospotrebnadzor Denies Fake Health Bracelet Mandate for KrasnoyarskRospotrebnadzor has denied a fake decree claiming that Krasnoyarsk residents must wear health monitoring bracelets, allegedly issued by the regional government.

Mar 3, 2026

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A girl's recovery after a Ural crash that killed her friendsIn early January, Lisa was carried into a rehabilitation room. Now she is learning to walk again after a crash in the Urals caused by a drug-impaired driver.

Mar 3, 2026

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Trichologist: What Causes Dandruff and How to Treat ItTyumen trichologist Natalya Bruenok explained that dandruff can be caused by both external and internal factors.

Mar 3, 2026

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Trichologist Links Dandruff to Sugar Intake and Shampoo ChoiceA trichologist from Tyumen reveals that dandruff has multiple causes, from diet to water quality, but proper diagnosis is key to treatment.

Mar 3, 2026

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Parents report improvement in schoolchildren's condition after infectionThe condition of children who fell ill with an intestinal infection at a school in the village of Onokhino improved overnight. Parents note that symptoms have eased and children have regained their appetite.

Mar 2, 2026

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Tyumen Parents Report on Children's Health After Intestinal InfectionFollowing a mass intestinal infection at Onokhino School, parents report that the children are now feeling better after a night of rest.

Mar 2, 2026

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Third Yakutsk Clinic Refuses Abortions to Support DemographyDoctors advise Yakutsk residents to think about children.

Mar 2, 2026

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Woman loses 54 kg by replacing all meals with four productsA British woman from Kent transformed her life and lost 119 pounds in a year by adopting a strict meal replacement plan. She now shares her journey to inspire others to pursue healthier lifestyles.

Mar 2, 2026

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Investing in Youth: How Chita's Hospital Changed in 2025City Clinical Hospital No. 1 in Chita marked its 132nd anniversary in 2026, emphasizing staff development and technological innovation.

Mar 2, 2026

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Voronezh Health Ministry Dodges Infant Mortality QueriesOfficials in Voronezh's health ministry avoided providing data on infant mortality rates, responding only with assurances that the situation is positive.

Mar 2, 2026

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Over 11,000 Cases of ARVI Reported in Altai Krai Last WeekDuring the fourth week of 2026, Altai Krai recorded 11,500 cases of ARVI, a slight decrease from the previous week, as influenza viruses continue to spread.

Mar 2, 2026

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Girl recalls dead friends while recovering from drugged driver crashIn early January, Lisa was carried into a rehabilitation center, unable to walk. Now, she is taking her first steps and sharing her story.

Mar 2, 2026

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Trombonist Loses Leg Skiing, Returns to Stage and SportsA Siberian man decided to share his story to inspire others not to lose hope.

Mar 1, 2026

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New epilepsy cases increase among children in Omsk regionIn Omsk region, newly diagnosed epilepsy cases in children rose to 201 in 2024 from 194 the previous year, while the total number of minors registered with the disease dropped to 1,716.

Mar 1, 2026

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Plan to Add HPV Vaccine to National Immunization ScheduleWhat tests are needed to detect HPV and who should get vaccinated.

Mar 1, 2026

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HPV vaccination may join Russia's free immunization scheduleTwo key developments are making HPV-related cancer prevention more accessible in Russia: free DNA testing for women and a planned free vaccine in 2027. NGS.RU journalist Maria Tishchenko asked doctors about the importance of these steps and the recommended screening schedule.

Mar 1, 2026

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Kursk Governor Details Injuries in Hospital VideoAlexander Khinshtein has revealed the extent of his injuries one week after a car accident.

Mar 1, 2026

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Sverdlovsk Oblast to Merge Hospitals for SpecialistsMinister of Health of Sverdlovsk Oblast Tatyana Savinova announced large-scale changes. A series of district hospitals will be attached to major clinics in Yekaterinburg to overcome staffing shortages.

Mar 1, 2026

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Sverdlovsk Oblast merges hospitals to improve specialist accessThe region's health minister announced major organizational changes.

Mar 1, 2026

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Changes to Ambulance Calls in YekaterinburgSverdlovsk Oblast is introducing a unified dispatch service for ambulance calls. Direct calls to hospitals will no longer be permitted.

Mar 1, 2026

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