Latest Health News from Russia

State Duma Proposes Easier Cancer Screening in Medical Check-upsState Duma Proposes Easier Cancer Screening in Medical Check-ups
State Duma Proposes Easier Cancer Screening in Medical Check-upsA deputy in Russia's State Duma has proposed adding genetic tests for cancer and other diseases to the national medical check-up program to enable earlier detection.
Feb 12, 2026
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Power outage affects hospital operations in Murmansk OblastPower outage affects hospital operations in Murmansk Oblast
Power outage affects hospital operations in Murmansk OblastSome hospital departments are temporarily closed, with patients redirected to other facilities due to a power line failure affecting the region's medical services.
Feb 12, 2026
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Siberian woman loses 50 kg post-ICU, reveals formulaSiberian woman loses 50 kg post-ICU, reveals formula
Siberian woman loses 50 kg post-ICU, reveals formulaVeronika Belousova weighed over 140 kilograms (about 309 pounds) before deciding to change her lifestyle after a COVID-19 ICU stay.
Feb 11, 2026
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Hepatitis A symptoms emerge after 15–50 days, Novosibirsk authority urges preventionHepatitis A symptoms emerge after 15–50 days, Novosibirsk authority urges prevention
Hepatitis A symptoms emerge after 15–50 days, Novosibirsk authority urges preventionOne of the sources of infection is dirty hands
Feb 11, 2026
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Diabetic in Volgograd Went Three Months Without Subsidized MedicationsDiabetic in Volgograd Went Three Months Without Subsidized Medications
Diabetic in Volgograd Went Three Months Without Subsidized MedicationsAccording to the patient's daughter, vital medications had to be purchased with personal funds for three months.
Feb 11, 2026
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Ex-Alcoholic Tractor Driver Quits Drinking and Stars in FilmEx-Alcoholic Tractor Driver Quits Drinking and Stars in Film
Ex-Alcoholic Tractor Driver Quits Drinking and Stars in FilmValery Andreyev, a tractor driver from Dyurtyuli village in Bashkiria, overcame decades of alcoholism and is now featured in the documentary 'Sober Village'.
Feb 11, 2026
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More Hospitalized in Prokopyevsk Boarding School Influenza OutbreakMore Hospitalized in Prokopyevsk Boarding School Influenza Outbreak
More Hospitalized in Prokopyevsk Boarding School Influenza OutbreakOnly some of the 46 residents at a psycho-neurological boarding school in Prokopyevsk have been confirmed with influenza A, while investigators probe the cause of the mass illness.
Feb 11, 2026
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Daily foot soaking: neurologist explains health benefitsDaily foot soaking: neurologist explains health benefits
Daily foot soaking: neurologist explains health benefitsThis simple, free, and pleasant procedure can help in various situations.
Feb 11, 2026
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Yekaterinburg boy lives with rare skin disease ichthyosisYekaterinburg boy lives with rare skin disease ichthyosis
Yekaterinburg boy lives with rare skin disease ichthyosisYekaterinburg resident Ulyana Evgrafova runs a blog about her son Miron, who suffers from a rare genetic skin disease — ichthyosis.
Feb 10, 2026
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How a boy with ichthyosis lives in YekaterinburgHow a boy with ichthyosis lives in Yekaterinburg
How a boy with ichthyosis lives in YekaterinburgPeople are afraid to touch Miron due to his rare skin disease, ichthyosis, which causes his skin to peel like fish scales.
Feb 10, 2026
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Down Syndrome Test Now Free Under Public InsuranceDown Syndrome Test Now Free Under Public Insurance
Down Syndrome Test Now Free Under Public InsuranceThe non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) for conditions like Down syndrome is now covered by public health insurance in Russia, allowing pregnant women to save up to 50,000 rubles (approximately $556).
Feb 10, 2026
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"If I Knew How to Drink, I Wouldn't Have Quit": Confessions of a Sober Tractor Driver"If I Knew How to Drink, I Wouldn't Have Quit": Confessions of a Sober Tractor Driver
"If I Knew How to Drink, I Wouldn't Have Quit": Confessions of a Sober Tractor DriverA tractor driver from a Bashkir village who battled alcoholism for decades became a national figure after starring in a documentary about sobriety.
Feb 9, 2026
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Neurologist explains benefits of daily foot soaks for healthy peopleNeurologist explains benefits of daily foot soaks for healthy people
Neurologist explains benefits of daily foot soaks for healthy peopleA neurologist explains why soaking your feet daily is beneficial, even when you're not sick. This simple, free, and pleasant procedure can help with stress, headaches, and more.
Feb 9, 2026
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Brain Pacemaker' Helps Moscow Children with Strokes Live FullyBrain Pacemaker' Helps Moscow Children with Strokes Live Fully
Brain Pacemaker' Helps Moscow Children with Strokes Live FullyState-of-the-art equipment alone is not enough to help children with strokes.
Feb 9, 2026
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Cockroaches and Peeling Plaster Found in Chelyabinsk HospitalCockroaches and Peeling Plaster Found in Chelyabinsk Hospital
Cockroaches and Peeling Plaster Found in Chelyabinsk HospitalProsecutors and Russia's consumer protection watchdog inspected the therapeutic building of City Clinical Hospital No. 6 after patient complaints, uncovering sanitation violations and holding staff accountable.
Feb 8, 2026
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Prosecutors find cockroaches, peeling plaster in Chelyabinsk hospitalProsecutors find cockroaches, peeling plaster in Chelyabinsk hospital
Prosecutors find cockroaches, peeling plaster in Chelyabinsk hospitalProsecutors in Chelyabinsk inspected City Clinical Hospital No. 6 after patient complaints about cockroaches and poor sanitation, leading to administrative actions against hospital staff.
Feb 8, 2026
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Murmansk Hospitals Adjust Operations After Power OutageMurmansk Hospitals Adjust Operations After Power Outage
Murmansk Hospitals Adjust Operations After Power OutageThe regional health ministry has listed temporary closures and alternative locations for medical services following a power grid failure.
Feb 8, 2026
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Kuzbass Ministry of Health Confirms Mass Infection in Prokopyevsk Boarding HomeKuzbass Ministry of Health Confirms Mass Infection in Prokopyevsk Boarding Home
Kuzbass Ministry of Health Confirms Mass Infection in Prokopyevsk Boarding HomeHealth authorities in Kuzbass have confirmed an influenza A outbreak at a psychoneurological boarding home in Prokopyevsk, prompting a prosecutor's investigation.
Feb 7, 2026
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Mass Influenza Outbreak Detected at Prokopyevsk Boarding SchoolMass Influenza Outbreak Detected at Prokopyevsk Boarding School
Mass Influenza Outbreak Detected at Prokopyevsk Boarding SchoolAn outbreak of influenza A has been detected at a boarding school for people with mental disorders in Prokopyevsk, with about 50 people hospitalized, two in serious condition.
Feb 7, 2026
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Krasnoyarsk residents share dental treatment fears over high costsKrasnoyarsk residents share dental treatment fears over high costs
Krasnoyarsk residents share dental treatment fears over high costsResidents of Krasnoyarsk report that dental fillings often fail within months, leading them to avoid expensive clinics.
Feb 7, 2026
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Echinococcosis brain tumor risks and prevention adviceEchinococcosis brain tumor risks and prevention advice
Echinococcosis brain tumor risks and prevention adviceIsolated cases of the parasitic disease echinococcosis were registered in the Novosibirsk region in 2024 and 2025. Infection most often occurs through contact with animals.
Feb 6, 2026
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Sexologists Discuss Common Problems Patients Bring to AppointmentsSexologists Discuss Common Problems Patients Bring to Appointments
Sexologists Discuss Common Problems Patients Bring to AppointmentsMany couples lose interest in each other after just a year, and after age 50, many give up intimacy entirely.
Feb 6, 2026
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Bacterial Outbreak Suspected in Novokuznetsk Infant DeathsBacterial Outbreak Suspected in Novokuznetsk Infant Deaths
Bacterial Outbreak Suspected in Novokuznetsk Infant DeathsA bacterial outbreak and unsanitary conditions are suspected in the deaths of newborns at a maternity hospital in Novokuznetsk, with another infant dying on January 22.
Feb 6, 2026
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Novosibirsk Dietitian on Apple Benefits for Blood VesselsNovosibirsk Dietitian on Apple Benefits for Blood Vessels
Novosibirsk Dietitian on Apple Benefits for Blood VesselsA Novosibirsk dietitian explains how to eat apples properly to avoid health risks and maximize benefits.
Feb 6, 2026
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ARVI incidence in Altai Krai rises nearly 66% in a weekARVI incidence in Altai Krai rises nearly 66% in a week
ARVI incidence in Altai Krai rises nearly 66% in a weekHealth authorities in Altai Krai report that seasonal viruses are gaining momentum, leading to a 66% increase in ARVI cases over the past week.
Feb 6, 2026
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