Latest Health News from Russia

How to avoid intestinal infection while on vacation: tipsIf you do get sick, do not self-medicate—it is better to see a doctor. Recent norovirus cases among tourists in Sheregesh highlight the risks.

Jan 28, 2026

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Voronezh residents called ambulance more often last yearIn 2025, residents of the Voronezh region made about 700 daily calls to the ambulance service, an increase from the previous year.

Jan 28, 2026

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Compulsory Health Insurance Funding Rises in Transbaikal KraiAt a civic forum in Chita, officials discussed healthcare challenges, with the director of the Territorial Compulsory Health Insurance Fund announcing increased funding for the system compared to previous years.

Jan 28, 2026

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"So we're left without a doctor": Sverdlovsk region residents protest clinic closureResidents of the Vostok neighborhood in Kushva must now travel several kilometers and cross a railway bridge to reach the nearest clinic after their local medical unit was closed.

Jan 28, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk dentists warn against homemade fillings from online platformsSelf-treatment is among the top 10 reasons for dental visits.

Jan 28, 2026

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Cardiac surgeon who performed 7,000 operations explains alcohol's effect on heartPracticing cardiac surgeon Roman Risberg criticized the idea that a glass of wine is beneficial, calling it a widespread myth. He also explains the phenomenon of 'holiday heart'.

Jan 28, 2026

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Measles suspected in child who arrived in Chita from TajikistanA suspected measles case in a child who arrived from Tajikistan was registered in Chita on January 19. Residents of the building where the sick child lives are now at risk.

Jan 28, 2026

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Mammologist answers 'silly' questions on breast safetyA Russian oncologist-mammologist with 19 years of experience has addressed common concerns, from nipple piercings to the risks of implants and breast self-exams.

Jan 28, 2026

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How Omsk reformed its healthcare system in 2025The past year saw large-scale changes in the Omsk Region's healthcare system. While the Ministry of Health reorganized institutions to cut costs, issues of drug availability and medical care conditions came to the fore.

Jan 28, 2026

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Tyumen man lost 60 kilograms after weighing over 130 at 17Arkady Mamjyan, now 25, weighed 134 kg (295 lbs) at age 17. He decided to change his life one summer and lost 60 kg (132 lbs).

Jan 28, 2026

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Novosibirsk Doctors Explain Leg Cramps and Their Underlying CausesWhich micronutrients might be lacking and how to avoid missing more serious causes of leg cramps, according to physicians from Novosibirsk.

Jan 28, 2026

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Russia on alert for painful 'bone-breaking' chikungunya feverExperts warn that immigrants and tourists returning from Latin America and Southeast Asia could bring the painful chikungunya virus to Russia, where it is not endemic.

Jan 28, 2026

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Patient dies during MRI in Arkhangelsk: who cannot have the scanAn elderly patient in Arkhangelsk died after being sent for an MRI despite having a pacemaker. The doctor has been convicted, highlighting the critical need to know MRI contraindications.

Jan 27, 2026

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Medicines in Stavropol Krai rise 10% in a yearIn Stavropol Krai, vital medications increased by almost 7% over the past year, according to official monitoring data.

Jan 27, 2026

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Pneumonia cases rise in TyumenExperts warn of possible severe complications, including sepsis and heart problems, and point out the most vulnerable categories of citizens.

Jan 27, 2026

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Post-holiday respiratory infection surge in Orenburg amid Hong Kong fluIn the Orenburg region, flu and acute respiratory infections have doubled after the New Year holidays, while coronavirus levels remain normal.

Jan 27, 2026

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Two Hundred Tula Residents Admitted to Intensive Care Over New Year HolidaysIntensive care services in Tula worked round-the-clock over the New Year holidays, saving the lives and health of approximately 200 local residents who required emergency medical attention.

Jan 27, 2026

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Russians can book doctor appointments through MAX using simplified procedureFor the first booking, users must fill in their data and authorize on Gosuslugi.

Jan 27, 2026

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AI in Moscow Clinics Now Detects Hidden OsteoporosisArtificial intelligence can detect signs of osteoporosis on CT scans, helping to identify the often-silent bone disease early.

Jan 27, 2026

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Siberian Woman Loses 50 kg After Hospital Weight ShameSiberian woman Veronika Belousova lost 50 kg (110 lbs) after feeling ashamed of her 140 kg (308 lbs) weight when hospitalized with COVID-19. She shares her simple secret to weight loss with NGS.RU.

Jan 26, 2026

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Woman's jaw broken during tooth extraction in Omsk Region clinicA resident of the Isilkul district suffered a fractured jaw during a dental visit at the central district hospital. A court has ruled she must be paid compensation by the medical facility.

Jan 26, 2026

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Stavropol Krai Health Ministry Lists Top Infant Mortality CausesPerinatal conditions are the leading cause of infant deaths in Stavropol Krai, the region's health ministry reports.

Jan 26, 2026

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Free HPV test: Murmansk residents advised to screen regularlyA gynecologist from Murmansk explains the benefits of free HPV testing for early cancer detection.

Jan 26, 2026

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Health Ministry on Maternity Hospital Inspections Post-TragedyFollowing the tragedy at a Novokuznetsk maternity hospital where nine infants died during the New Year holidays, 26.ru has sent an official inquiry to the Stavropol Krai Ministry of Health.

Jan 26, 2026

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Elderly diabetic in Ryazan denied test strips, prosecutor intervenesA 75-year-old diabetic woman in Ryazan was denied necessary glucose test strips, prompting regional prosecutors to intervene after a clinic failed to provide available alternatives.

Jan 26, 2026

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