Governor blames intoxicated mothers for infant deaths in NovokuznetskKuzbass Governor Ilya Seredyuk defended medical staff during a live broadcast on Thursday, commenting on the infant deaths at Novokuznetsk Maternity Hospital No. 1. He stressed that while most births were successful, some mothers had not received prenatal monitoring and arrived for delivery while intoxicated.
Doctors Evaluate Reproductive Health in Zabaikalsky KraiIn 2025, 79,000 women in Zabaikalsky Krai underwent free reproductive health screening, revealing higher disease rates in the 29–49 age group, which is crucial for birth rates.
ARVI surge hits Saratov teens and adultsDeputy Health Minister Denis Graifer reported a 32.6% weekly increase in ARVI cases in Saratov Region, with spikes among teenagers and adults.
Ryazan Maternity Hospital Suspends Partner-Assisted BirthsMaternity Hospital No. 2 in Ryazan has temporarily halted partner-assisted births and several other services, including tours and prenatal classes, though full inpatient care remains available.
Kuzbass governor halts hospital mergers after tragedyThe planned merger of several urban and district hospitals in Kuzbass, scheduled for 2026, has been suspended by the governor following a tragedy at a maternity ward in Novokuznetsk.
17 People Injured in Volzhsky Care Home Over Three MonthsThe prosecutor's office and social protection committee have released injury statistics. In 2025, approximately every fourth patient in the intensive care unit sustained injuries.
Don Residents Report Dirty Tap WaterResidents in the region are reporting an unpleasant odor and filters that get dirty quickly. The water utility attributes this to the state of the pipelines.
Third person dies from 'mouse fever' in Ulyanovsk RegionRospotrebnadzor has reported a third fatal case of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in the Ulyanovsk Region since the start of the year. The agency urges residents to be more vigilant.
Compulsory Health Insurance Funding Rises in Transbaikal KraiAt a civic forum in Chita, officials discussed healthcare challenges, with the director of the Territorial Compulsory Health Insurance Fund announcing increased funding for the system compared to previous years.
How Omsk reformed its healthcare system in 2025The past year saw large-scale changes in the Omsk Region's healthcare system. While the Ministry of Health reorganized institutions to cut costs, issues of drug availability and medical care conditions came to the fore.
