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Hazardous waste found dumped in snow at Arkhangelsk hospitalHazardous waste found dumped in snow at Arkhangelsk hospital
Hazardous waste found dumped in snow at Arkhangelsk hospitalA local environmentalist in Arkhangelsk reported online that hazardous medical waste was improperly disposed of on hospital grounds.
Feb 5, 2026
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Flu and ARVI epidemic threshold exceeded in YaroslavlFlu and ARVI epidemic threshold exceeded in Yaroslavl
Flu and ARVI epidemic threshold exceeded in YaroslavlDuring the third week of 2026, from January 12 to 18, Yaroslavl has exceeded epidemic thresholds for acute respiratory viral infections and flu, according to data from the Smorodintsev Influenza Research Institute.
Feb 4, 2026
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Flu and ARVI Cases Surpass Epidemic Threshold in YaroslavlFlu and ARVI Cases Surpass Epidemic Threshold in Yaroslavl
Flu and ARVI Cases Surpass Epidemic Threshold in YaroslavlThe Smorodintsev Influenza Research Institute reported that Yaroslavl has exceeded the epidemic threshold for ARVI and flu during the third week of January 2026.
Feb 4, 2026
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Head of Tatarstan Cancer Center Dismissed for Loss of TrustHead of Tatarstan Cancer Center Dismissed for Loss of Trust
Head of Tatarstan Cancer Center Dismissed for Loss of TrustThe head of Tatarstan's republican clinical oncological dispensary was dismissed after prosecutors found he concealed property and had contractors pay for personal expenses.
Feb 4, 2026
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Yekaterinburg Hosts Cancer Screening for Early DiagnosisYekaterinburg Hosts Cancer Screening for Early Diagnosis
Yekaterinburg Hosts Cancer Screening for Early DiagnosisDoctors in Yekaterinburg are urging residents aged 30 and above to participate in a medical check-up event aimed at early cancer detection.
Feb 4, 2026
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Yekaterinburg Residents Invited for Cancer Screening and Check-upsYekaterinburg Residents Invited for Cancer Screening and Check-ups
Yekaterinburg Residents Invited for Cancer Screening and Check-upsHealth monitoring is recommended for those over thirty.
Feb 4, 2026
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Transbaikalia Health Ministry, District Head Comment on Air Ambulance FineTransbaikalia Health Ministry, District Head Comment on Air Ambulance Fine
Transbaikalia Health Ministry, District Head Comment on Air Ambulance FineOfficials in Transbaikalia have commented on a fine issued to an air ambulance service for landing and takeoff without permission.
Feb 4, 2026
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Why Didn't We Do This Sooner? Urologist Shares What Surprises Him About PatientsWhy Didn't We Do This Sooner? Urologist Shares What Surprises Him About Patients
Why Didn't We Do This Sooner? Urologist Shares What Surprises Him About PatientsMany men delay visiting a urologist out of embarrassment, leading to preventable health problems, says surgeon Ivan Polyansky.
Feb 4, 2026
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Doctors in Ryazan save child who swallowed blood pressure pillsDoctors in Ryazan save child who swallowed blood pressure pills
Doctors in Ryazan save child who swallowed blood pressure pillsThe two-year-old boy is now home safe after emergency responders rushed him to the hospital when he ingested medication left momentarily on a nightstand.
Feb 4, 2026
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Cancer patient cannot access subsidized 200,000 ruble ($2,000) drugCancer patient cannot access subsidized 200,000 ruble ($2,000) drug
Cancer patient cannot access subsidized 200,000 ruble ($2,000) drugA cancer patient in Svetloyarsky District has been unable to receive her prescribed chemotherapy drug for over three weeks, although the health committee claims sufficient supply.
Feb 4, 2026
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Woman with Cancer Near Volgograd Unable to Get Subsidized Chemotherapy DrugWoman with Cancer Near Volgograd Unable to Get Subsidized Chemotherapy Drug
Woman with Cancer Near Volgograd Unable to Get Subsidized Chemotherapy DrugThe daughter of the sick mother says she has not received the necessary drug for over three weeks. Officials assure it is available in sufficient quantity.
Feb 4, 2026
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Doctors save infant with extremely low birth weight after three-month fightDoctors save infant with extremely low birth weight after three-month fight
Doctors save infant with extremely low birth weight after three-month fightA baby boy from Alekseen, who was born weighing just 980 grams (2 lbs 3 oz), has been discharged from a Tula regional perinatal center after nearly three months of intensive care.
Feb 4, 2026
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Health screenings reveal most common diseases in Novosibirsk residentsHealth screenings reveal most common diseases in Novosibirsk residents
Health screenings reveal most common diseases in Novosibirsk residentsOver a million Novosibirsk residents underwent medical check-ups in 2025. Circulatory diseases were the most frequently detected condition.
Feb 3, 2026
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Elderly cancer patient in Volgograd not receiving treatmentElderly cancer patient in Volgograd not receiving treatment
Elderly cancer patient in Volgograd not receiving treatmentThe patient's daughter reports that the clinic lacks funds for necessary tests, and the equipment for computed tomography is out of order.
Feb 3, 2026
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Volgograd pensioner with cancer denied treatment due to funding shortfallVolgograd pensioner with cancer denied treatment due to funding shortfall
Volgograd pensioner with cancer denied treatment due to funding shortfallA pensioner in Volgograd cannot get cancer treatment because her clinic has run out of money for tests, her daughter says.
Feb 3, 2026
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Catering violations found at Sochi hotel amid norovirus outbreakCatering violations found at Sochi hotel amid norovirus outbreak
Catering violations found at Sochi hotel amid norovirus outbreakThe Krasnodar department of Rospotrebnadzor reported identified violations in catering organization at the hotel where football players fell ill.
Feb 3, 2026
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Food violations at Sochi hotel linked to norovirusFood violations at Sochi hotel linked to norovirus
Food violations at Sochi hotel linked to norovirusLocal health authorities in Sochi have revealed violations in children's food organization at a hotel where footballers from Chelyabinsk contracted norovirus earlier this month.
Feb 3, 2026
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'Nurse is rude,' say mothers about Yaroslavl maternity wards'Nurse is rude,' say mothers about Yaroslavl maternity wards
'Nurse is rude,' say mothers about Yaroslavl maternity wardsFollowing recent scandals, mothers in Yaroslavl have shared their childbirth experiences, rating staff and conditions at local maternity hospitals.
Feb 2, 2026
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Mothers Share Stories of Care in Yaroslavl Maternity WardsMothers Share Stories of Care in Yaroslavl Maternity Wards
Mothers Share Stories of Care in Yaroslavl Maternity WardsFollowing a scandal in another city, mothers in Yaroslavl provide feedback on local maternity wards, highlighting both positive and negative experiences.
Feb 2, 2026
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'Great Doctors, Rude Midwives': Where to Give Birth in Samara and Where to Avoid – Advice from Experienced Moms'Great Doctors, Rude Midwives': Where to Give Birth in Samara and Where to Avoid – Advice from Experienced Moms
'Great Doctors, Rude Midwives': Where to Give Birth in Samara and Where to Avoid – Advice from Experienced MomsNot everything free is bad. We polled mothers in Samara about their experiences in local maternity wards and clinics, analyzing hundreds of responses.
Feb 2, 2026
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Proctologist on unusual items found in patientsProctologist on unusual items found in patients
Proctologist on unusual items found in patientsA proctologist from Volgograd talks about what unusual items have to be extracted from patients, and why every third case involves elderly people.
Feb 2, 2026
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Proctologist Shares Strangest Finds From Inside PatientsProctologist Shares Strangest Finds From Inside Patients
Proctologist Shares Strangest Finds From Inside PatientsA Volgograd proctologist explains that the most common items stuck in patients are not fruits and vegetables, but other objects.
Feb 2, 2026
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Clinics Without Registration Desks Planned for Transbaikalia by 2030Clinics Without Registration Desks Planned for Transbaikalia by 2030
Clinics Without Registration Desks Planned for Transbaikalia by 2030A new project to remove registration desks from clinics is being rolled out in Transbaikalia, starting in 2025.
Feb 2, 2026
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‘The World Has Narrowed to a Breath’: A Doctor’s ALS Journey‘The World Has Narrowed to a Breath’: A Doctor’s ALS Journey
‘The World Has Narrowed to a Breath’: A Doctor’s ALS JourneyNina Ternovskaya, a 33-year-old pulmonologist diagnosed with ALS two years ago, spreads positivity through her blog despite her declining health.
Feb 2, 2026
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Medical Staff Inflow Outpaces Outflow in Zabaykalsky KraiMedical Staff Inflow Outpaces Outflow in Zabaykalsky Krai
Medical Staff Inflow Outpaces Outflow in Zabaykalsky KraiThe number of healthcare professionals in Zabaykalsky Krai has been growing for three consecutive years, with more joining than leaving, according to the regional health minister.
Feb 2, 2026
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