Latest Health News from Russia

Tula region flu and ARI cases rise 34%Tula region flu and ARI cases rise 34%
Tula region flu and ARI cases rise 34%Health officials in Tula region have recorded 4,142 cases of flu and acute respiratory infections from January 12 to 17, a 34% increase from the previous week.
Samara District Rabies Outbreak Causes Paralysis and DeathSamara District Rabies Outbreak Causes Paralysis and Death
Samara District Rabies Outbreak Causes Paralysis and DeathA new animal rabies focus has been found in Samara's Krasnoglinsky district, prompting the regional governor to declare a quarantine.
Three Horsemen of Disaster: How Kuzbass Ministers' Reforms Ruined HealthcareThree Horsemen of Disaster: How Kuzbass Ministers' Reforms Ruined Healthcare
Three Horsemen of Disaster: How Kuzbass Ministers' Reforms Ruined HealthcareOver seven years, the reforms of three successive health officials have caused more damage to the region's healthcare system than the COVID pandemic, according to an analysis by NGS42.RU.
How to Sleep Properly: Doctors' Advice in CardsHow to Sleep Properly: Doctors' Advice in Cards
How to Sleep Properly: Doctors' Advice in CardsDoctors explain the consequences of regular sleep deprivation and share key sleep hygiene rules in a card format.
Muscovites more active in using online access to personal medical dataMuscovites more active in using online access to personal medical data
Muscovites more active in using online access to personal medical dataMoscow residents are increasingly using electronic medical records, accessing test results and doctors' recommendations 1.5 times more in 2025 than the previous year.
Moscow Patients Increase Use of Electronic Medical Records by 50%Moscow Patients Increase Use of Electronic Medical Records by 50%
Moscow Patients Increase Use of Electronic Medical Records by 50%Moscow's electronic medical record service, with 24/7 availability, has seen a 50% rise in usage as patients monitor their health more actively.
Rostov Women Share Stories of City Maternity HospitalsRostov Women Share Stories of City Maternity Hospitals
Rostov Women Share Stories of City Maternity HospitalsSome places were comfortable to give birth, others were dangerous.
Rostov women describe maternity hospitals: from nightmare to idealRostov women describe maternity hospitals: from nightmare to ideal
Rostov women describe maternity hospitals: from nightmare to idealResidents of Rostov-on-Don shared their childbirth experiences in the city's maternity hospitals, highlighting both positive and extremely negative moments.
Psychologist explains obstetric violence causes and how to protectPsychologist explains obstetric violence causes and how to protect
Psychologist explains obstetric violence causes and how to protectThe rudeness of medical staff can be caused by doctor burnout and the behavior of the woman in labor.
Frostbite affects 49 in Altai Krai cold spellFrostbite affects 49 in Altai Krai cold spell
Frostbite affects 49 in Altai Krai cold spellDuring a week of extreme cold in Altai Krai, 49 people sought medical help for frostbite, and three have died since the cold period started.
Northern Women Share Childbirth Experiences in ArkhangelskNorthern Women Share Childbirth Experiences in Arkhangelsk
Northern Women Share Childbirth Experiences in ArkhangelskWomen have discussed their maternity hospital conditions following news of infant deaths in Novokuznetsk. Readers shared both harrowing and positive stories from the region.
Woman with Cancer Lands in ICU After Hours-Long Clinic WaitWoman with Cancer Lands in ICU After Hours-Long Clinic Wait
Woman with Cancer Lands in ICU After Hours-Long Clinic WaitThe patient's relatives believe that hours of waiting in a stuffy clinic room triggered severe pneumonia in the woman, who is undergoing cancer treatment.
Clinic queue lands Volgograd cancer patient in ICUClinic queue lands Volgograd cancer patient in ICU
Clinic queue lands Volgograd cancer patient in ICURelatives believe an elderly cancer patient's health deteriorated after spending hours in a queue at a Volgograd clinic, leading to her hospitalization in intensive care.
Tyumen singer battling cancer denied morphine prescriptionTyumen singer battling cancer denied morphine prescription
Tyumen singer battling cancer denied morphine prescriptionDuring the New Year holidays, Angelika Talantseva's condition worsened, leading to hospitalization and difficulties in obtaining a prescription for a powerful drug.
Kurgan Hosts 'Night of Preventive Check-ups' for After-Hours AccessKurgan Hosts 'Night of Preventive Check-ups' for After-Hours Access
Kurgan Hosts 'Night of Preventive Check-ups' for After-Hours AccessResidents can visit the clinic after work for free medical screenings during the special event.
Singer with Stage Four Cancer Denied PainkillersSinger with Stage Four Cancer Denied Painkillers
Singer with Stage Four Cancer Denied PainkillersAngelika Talantseva, a well-known musician from Tyumen who has been battling cancer for over three years, was unable to receive pain medication. Her condition worsened during the New Year holidays, leading to hospitalization.
Claims That TB and HIV Care Is No Longer Free in ArkhangelskClaims That TB and HIV Care Is No Longer Free in Arkhangelsk
Claims That TB and HIV Care Is No Longer Free in ArkhangelskThis report examines what sparked outrage among residents and clarifies whether treatment for serious diseases has truly been removed from free healthcare coverage.
Sexual Contact Now Dominates New HIV Cases in Samara RegionSexual Contact Now Dominates New HIV Cases in Samara Region
Sexual Contact Now Dominates New HIV Cases in Samara RegionOfficials in the Samara Regional Duma have discussed a concerning trend where unprotected sex now accounts for 76% of new HIV infections, a stark reversal from two decades ago when drug use was the primary cause.
Key HPV test now free for Russian womenKey HPV test now free for Russian women
Key HPV test now free for Russian womenRussian women can now get a free HPV DNA test as part of reproductive health screening under the compulsory health insurance (CHI) system.
"Unexplainable Situation": Extreme G4 Magnetic Storm Hits Tolyatti and Samara Region"Unexplainable Situation": Extreme G4 Magnetic Storm Hits Tolyatti and Samara Region
"Unexplainable Situation": Extreme G4 Magnetic Storm Hits Tolyatti and Samara RegionAn unexplained extreme G4 magnetic storm has struck Tolyatti and the Samara Region, shocking astronomers who failed to forecast the cosmic event.
How Do You Feel? Voronezh Hit by Strongest Magnetic StormHow Do You Feel? Voronezh Hit by Strongest Magnetic Storm
How Do You Feel? Voronezh Hit by Strongest Magnetic StormThose sensitive to weather changes will have a difficult day as a powerful magnetic storm blankets central Russia, causing potential health issues and communication disruptions.
Strongest Magnetic Storm in Years Hits Rostov RegionStrongest Magnetic Storm in Years Hits Rostov Region
Strongest Magnetic Storm in Years Hits Rostov RegionA major solar flare triggered a powerful geomagnetic storm that impacted Russia's Rostov region overnight on 20 January. It reached severe G4 intensity.
Strongest magnetic storm in years strikes Rostov RegionStrongest magnetic storm in years strikes Rostov Region
Strongest magnetic storm in years strikes Rostov RegionThe region experienced intense geomagnetic disturbances reaching G4 intensity early on 20 January, following a major solar flare two days prior.
Unexplained Situation: Extreme G4 Magnetic Storm Strikes Samara RegionUnexplained Situation: Extreme G4 Magnetic Storm Strikes Samara Region
Unexplained Situation: Extreme G4 Magnetic Storm Strikes Samara RegionAstronomers are stunned after an extreme G4 magnetic storm struck Russia's Samara region on Tuesday night, as they had not predicted the solar event.
Inspections launch in Bashkortostan maternity hospitals after Novokuznetsk deathsInspections launch in Bashkortostan maternity hospitals after Novokuznetsk deaths
Inspections launch in Bashkortostan maternity hospitals after Novokuznetsk deathsEpidemiologists have begun checking perinatal centers in Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan, announced the regional health minister. The move follows a series of infant deaths in a maternity hospital in Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo Oblast.