Latest Health News from Russia

Two tuberculosis dispensaries merged in OmskTwo tuberculosis dispensaries merged in Omsk
Two tuberculosis dispensaries merged in OmskOmsk Governor Vitaly Khotsenko signed an order on January 22, 2026, to merge Clinical Tuberculosis Dispensary No. 4 with the Regional Clinical Tuberculosis Dispensary.
Ulyanovsk grapples with donor blood shortage as demand spikesUlyanovsk grapples with donor blood shortage as demand spikes
Ulyanovsk grapples with donor blood shortage as demand spikesUlyanovsk is experiencing an acute shortage of donor blood for types A and B positive. The regional Health Ministry is calling on residents to help.
Crutches and Casts: Omsk Trauma Center on Icy DaysCrutches and Casts: Omsk Trauma Center on Icy Days
Crutches and Casts: Omsk Trauma Center on Icy DaysA photo report from City Hospital No. 3 in Omsk shows the consequences of icy streets, with residents suffering fractures and bruises after slips and falls.
Volgograd man denied free aortic dissection drugVolgograd man denied free aortic dissection drug
Volgograd man denied free aortic dissection drugSince October last year, the man has been forced to pay for a medication that should be provided free of charge under a benefit program.
Psychologist on spotting signs of someone on the brinkPsychologist on spotting signs of someone on the brink
Psychologist on spotting signs of someone on the brinkA psychologist from Voronezh discusses why we often miss cries for help and how to recognize and respond to them.
Volgograd man with aortic dissection denied subsidized medicationVolgograd man with aortic dissection denied subsidized medication
Volgograd man with aortic dissection denied subsidized medicationAccording to the man, since October last year, he has been forced to buy the subsidized drug with his own money.
Honorary donors in Ryazan Oblast to receive payments in 2026Honorary donors in Ryazan Oblast to receive payments in 2026
Honorary donors in Ryazan Oblast to receive payments in 2026Over three thousand people in the region hold the title of honorary donor.
Chita Woman Sues Health Ministry Over Stillborn BabyChita Woman Sues Health Ministry Over Stillborn Baby
Chita Woman Sues Health Ministry Over Stillborn BabyA woman from Chita is suing the Zabaikalsky Krai health ministry after her full-term baby was stillborn in 2022, alleging that doctors failed to detect placental disorders.
Woman loses baby and ability to have children after childbirth
Woman loses baby and ability to have children after childbirthLyubov Merkulova believes the investigation is being deliberately delayed. She miraculously survived childbirth but lost her baby and any chance of future motherhood.
Woman recounts loss of baby and fertility after birth traumaWoman recounts loss of baby and fertility after birth trauma
Woman recounts loss of baby and fertility after birth traumaLyubov Merkulova is convinced that the investigation into her case is being deliberately dragged out.
Key cancer drug vanishes from Tula pharmaciesKey cancer drug vanishes from Tula pharmacies
Key cancer drug vanishes from Tula pharmaciesA shortage of the vital chemotherapy drug Carboplatin is being felt across Russia, including in Tula, Voronezh, and Moscow, forcing patients to seek it in private clinics at high costs.
Postpartum Symptoms Women Often Dismiss as NormalPostpartum Symptoms Women Often Dismiss as Normal
Postpartum Symptoms Women Often Dismiss as NormalMany women experience urinary incontinence, sexual issues, and constipation after childbirth, but these are valid reasons to seek medical help.
Why People Avoid Smiling and How Implants Can HelpWhy People Avoid Smiling and How Implants Can Help
Why People Avoid Smiling and How Implants Can HelpInside: a special price offer on dental implants.
Ryazan surgeons perform complex kidney stone removal with dual laser techniqueRyazan surgeons perform complex kidney stone removal with dual laser technique
Ryazan surgeons perform complex kidney stone removal with dual laser techniqueSurgeons in Ryazan have successfully removed a coral-shaped kidney stone using a combined endoscopic approach, which minimized damage to healthy tissue.
Nipah virus: Should Arkhangelsk Region fear a new pandemic?Nipah virus: Should Arkhangelsk Region fear a new pandemic?
Nipah virus: Should Arkhangelsk Region fear a new pandemic?Following a new Nipah virus outbreak in India, health officials in Arkhangelsk Region evaluate the threat to Russia and provide safety advice.
Tula health officials refuse to disclose infant mortality statisticsTula health officials refuse to disclose infant mortality statistics
Tula health officials refuse to disclose infant mortality statisticsThe editorial board inquired about inspections at maternity hospitals following a tragedy in Novokuznetsk and found the regional Health Ministry declined to provide specific figures.
Ryazan Woman Recovers Nearly 100,000 Rubles from DentistsRyazan Woman Recovers Nearly 100,000 Rubles from Dentists
Ryazan Woman Recovers Nearly 100,000 Rubles from DentistsA woman from Ryazan successfully sued a dental clinic after poor treatment led to tooth extraction, recovering nearly 100,000 rubles in damages.
Carboplatin Vanishes from Voronezh Pharmacies, Sparking Patient AlarmsCarboplatin Vanishes from Voronezh Pharmacies, Sparking Patient Alarms
Carboplatin Vanishes from Voronezh Pharmacies, Sparking Patient AlarmsCancer patients are raising alarms as carboplatin, a key chemotherapy drug, disappears from pharmacies in Voronezh and other regions, with supply disruptions noted nationwide.
Vital cancer drug Carboplatin vanishes from pharmaciesVital cancer drug Carboplatin vanishes from pharmacies
Vital cancer drug Carboplatin vanishes from pharmaciesCancer patients are raising alarms as Carboplatin, a key chemotherapy drug, becomes unavailable in pharmacies across several regions. The drug is crucial for treating lung, breast, ovarian, and bladder cancers, and shortages are reported in multiple cities including Moscow.
Trichologist from Tyumen Explained Hair Washing FrequencyTrichologist from Tyumen Explained Hair Washing Frequency
Trichologist from Tyumen Explained Hair Washing FrequencyA specialist stated that there is no universal hair washing schedule, as frequency varies by individual hair type.
Trichologist Advises on Hair Washing Frequency by Hair TypeTrichologist Advises on Hair Washing Frequency by Hair Type
Trichologist Advises on Hair Washing Frequency by Hair TypeDr. Natalya Bruenok, a trichologist from Tyumen, explains that there is no universal rule for how often to wash hair; it depends on whether hair is oily or dry.
Health Ministry to Inspect Unfinished Irkutsk Radiology BuildingHealth Ministry to Inspect Unfinished Irkutsk Radiology Building
Health Ministry to Inspect Unfinished Irkutsk Radiology BuildingThe Russian Health Ministry will send a commission to study an unfinished radiology building in Irkutsk. Experts will determine the future purpose of the facility, according to the regional governor.
Girl shares recovery journey after fatal Revda accidentGirl shares recovery journey after fatal Revda accident
Girl shares recovery journey after fatal Revda accidentIn early January, Lisa was carried into a rehabilitation ward after a crash that killed her friends. Now, she is taking her first steps and talking about her path to recovery.
Managing Health with Euromed's Online Services and Mobile AppManaging Health with Euromed's Online Services and Mobile App
Managing Health with Euromed's Online Services and Mobile AppWhat makes telemedicine and the mobile app appealing for busy residents of Omsk?
Doctors explain causes of leg cramps in Arkhangelsk regionDoctors explain causes of leg cramps in Arkhangelsk region
Doctors explain causes of leg cramps in Arkhangelsk regionDoctors discuss which vitamin deficiencies can cause leg cramps and how to identify more serious underlying health conditions.