Latest Health News from Russia

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.
WHO warns of 2026 pandemic, Russia faces two virusesWHO warns of 2026 pandemic, Russia faces two viruses
WHO warns of 2026 pandemic, Russia faces two virusesThe World Health Organization has warned of a potential pandemic in 2026, but a Russian infectious disease specialist claims that only two viruses pose a real threat to the country.
Doctors in Volgograd save pensioner with decomposing fingerDoctors in Volgograd save pensioner with decomposing finger
Doctors in Volgograd save pensioner with decomposing finger65-year-old Vladimir Afanasyevich stated that doctors at the so-called 'obkomovskaya' hospital in Volgograd saved his finger by acting contrary to restrictions.
School holidays end with mass ARVI cases in Saratov OblastSchool holidays end with mass ARVI cases in Saratov Oblast
School holidays end with mass ARVI cases in Saratov OblastHealth authorities report a 32% increase in acute respiratory viral infections following the return to school after New Year holidays. The rise is primarily among adults and children aged 7–14.
Volgograd doctors save pensioner from gangrenous fingerVolgograd doctors save pensioner from gangrenous finger
Volgograd doctors save pensioner from gangrenous fingerDoctors at a Volgograd hospital saved a 65-year-old pensioner's finger from gangrene and prevented serious complications, operating despite restrictions. The man expressed profound gratitude to the surgical team.
Yakutia's Mobile Medical Teams Examine 100,000 in Remote Areas Over Three YearsYakutia's Mobile Medical Teams Examine 100,000 in Remote Areas Over Three Years
Yakutia's Mobile Medical Teams Examine 100,000 in Remote Areas Over Three YearsMobile medical teams in Yakutia have conducted examinations for nearly 100,000 residents of hard-to-reach and Arctic districts over three years. This figure is over half the total population of these areas, which is 64,000 people.
Powerful Magnetic Storm Hits Russia's Altai RegionPowerful Magnetic Storm Hits Russia's Altai Region
Powerful Magnetic Storm Hits Russia's Altai RegionA powerful G4-class geomagnetic storm hit the Altai region on January 20, according to solar researchers. The magnetosphere is expected to remain disturbed through January 21.
Where to get a free, anonymous HIV test in BarnaulWhere to get a free, anonymous HIV test in Barnaul
Where to get a free, anonymous HIV test in BarnaulResidents of Barnaul can get free, anonymous rapid HIV testing in late January. The process takes only 10-15 minutes and requires no documents.
Rural paramedic accused of working private clinic during hoursRural paramedic accused of working private clinic during hours
Rural paramedic accused of working private clinic during hoursResidents of the khutor Tary in Ilovlinsky District allege a paramedic in the federal 'Zemsky Doktor' program works at a private clinic instead of his rural post, with hospital management ignoring the violations.
Rural Doctor Accused of Skipping Duties for Private Clinic WorkRural Doctor Accused of Skipping Duties for Private Clinic Work
Rural Doctor Accused of Skipping Duties for Private Clinic WorkResidents of Tary village in Volgograd Region allege a paramedic from the Rural Doctor program is working at a private clinic during his scheduled hours, with management's silent consent.
Bashkir singer Gulnaz Asaeva admits to breast augmentationBashkir singer Gulnaz Asaeva admits to breast augmentation
Bashkir singer Gulnaz Asaeva admits to breast augmentationThe artist says she has been considering the surgery for several years and is prepared for a wave of criticism.