Latest Health News from Russia

Southern Urals Launches Doctor Appointment Bot in MAX MessengerA chat-bot for booking doctor appointments has been launched in the MAX messenger for Chelyabinsk Region residents. The regional Ministry of Health highlighted its key advantages.

Feb 15, 2026

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Margarita Simonyan reveals wigless look after breast cancer chemoMargarita Simonyan has published her first photo without a wig after chemotherapy for breast cancer. She shared it with the message, "God is, and death is not."

Feb 15, 2026

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Arkhangelsk Residents Choose Top 10 Medical CentersCitizens have nominated their favorite clinics in the 29.RU People's Award, resulting in a published list of the most mentioned medical centers trusted for quality care.

Feb 15, 2026

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Doctors restore spine of Siberian woman after tubing accidentA Siberian woman is undergoing spinal reconstruction after a tubing accident left her with a severe deformity.

Feb 14, 2026

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Oleg Shalaev detained for bribery amid past measles, corruption scandalsOleg Shalaev, the chief doctor of Ryazan Regional Clinical Hospital, was detained last week on suspicion of taking a bribe. This isn't his first scandal; he was previously involved in controversies during his tenure at a hospital in Noyabrsk.

Feb 14, 2026

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Proctologist tells of strangest findings inside patients' bodiesA proctologist states that the items most often stuck inside people are not produce from gardens.

Feb 14, 2026

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Professor Kinzersky's clinic marks 25 years of medical evolutionIn Chelyabinsk, the Kinzersky Clinic offers diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation all in one place, marking 25 years since its founding.

Feb 14, 2026

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Flu persists, quarantines close classes in UdmurtiaOver 10,000 cases of acute respiratory viral infections have been reported in the Udmurt Republic, prompting the closure of 24 school classes and 17 kindergarten groups.

Feb 14, 2026

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Deadly Nipah virus from India lacks cure, doctors warnDoctors assess whether the Nipah virus could spread to Russia from recent outbreaks in India.

Feb 14, 2026

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Chita Children's Hospital Elevator Replacement After Putin AppealStaff at a children's hospital in Chita appealed to President Putin's direct line about a broken elevator, leading to a promise for a new installation.

Feb 14, 2026

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Doctors in Zabaykalsky Krai start remote patient monitoring, practice to expandOver 3,000 people in the region have already undergone remote monitoring, with plans to expand.

Feb 13, 2026

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Volgograd Clinic Helps Combat Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling AddictionsThe 'Vybor' rehabilitation center in Volgograd emphasizes that addictions are serious diseases and urges timely professional intervention to save lives and restore health.

Feb 13, 2026

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Magnetic storms to affect Tolyatti for five days, forecast warnsTolyatti residents face a challenging week as a series of magnetic storms is forecast, with geomagnetic activity peaking on Thursday.

Feb 13, 2026

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Ministry of Health Addresses Preferential Drug Distribution in OmskThe regional Ministry of Health has explained the situation with preferential drugs in city pharmacies, noting that problems started last year.

Feb 13, 2026

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Childbirth in Arkhangelsk Oblast: Women share experiences amid infant deathsThe tragedy in Kuzbass has sparked nationwide discussions about maternity care, with women in Arkhangelsk Oblast recounting their childbirth stories.

Feb 13, 2026

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Five days of 'cosmic horror' to hit Samara with magnetic stormsA series of magnetic storms is set to hit the Samara region this week, with activity peaking on Thursday and potentially affecting weather-sensitive people.

Feb 13, 2026

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Dental Implant Myths: Addressing Patient Fears and MisconceptionsAlexander Artyukhov, a prosthodontist at Euromed Clinic, explains the truths behind common dental implant myths and addresses patient concerns.

Feb 12, 2026

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Expert Compares Health and Taste of Salmon and TroutA food technologist explains the differences between Atlantic salmon and trout in terms of health benefits and taste, and whether a fish's vibrant color truly indicates quality.

Feb 12, 2026

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TikTok Skincare Trend for Kids Worries Dermatologists, ParentsWhen to start skincare, how to avoid damage, and which products to choose — a doctor answers.

Feb 12, 2026

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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 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 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 preventionOne of the sources of infection is dirty hands

Feb 11, 2026

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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 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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