Latest Health News from Russia

New Clinic to Be Built in Iglino Village Near UfaNew Clinic to Be Built in Iglino Village Near Ufa
New Clinic to Be Built in Iglino Village Near UfaThe medical facility is designed to serve 600 people.
Magnetic Storm Returns to Altai Krai This FridayMagnetic Storm Returns to Altai Krai This Friday
Magnetic Storm Returns to Altai Krai This FridayA magnetic storm is forecast to strike Altai Krai at the end of the work week, following a calm start to February.
Ryazan reports 22% weekly increase in respiratory illnesses during frostRyazan reports 22% weekly increase in respiratory illnesses during frost
Ryazan reports 22% weekly increase in respiratory illnesses during frostCases of both ARVI and COVID-19 have risen in the Ryazan region, with a 22.2% increase in patients over the past week.
Electronic Certificates for Disabled Children's Rehabilitation Introduced in VoronezhElectronic Certificates for Disabled Children's Rehabilitation Introduced in Voronezh
Electronic Certificates for Disabled Children's Rehabilitation Introduced in VoronezhA new federal support program for children with disabilities and their families has launched in the Voronezh region, using electronic certificates to simplify access to funds. Voronezh1.ru explains how the system works.
COVID-19 Cases Spike in Samara RegionCOVID-19 Cases Spike in Samara Region
COVID-19 Cases Spike in Samara RegionCOVID-19 cases in Russia's Samara Region have surged by over 14% in the past week, with the highest infection rates recorded in Kinel, Oktyabrsk, and Shentalinsky district.
Voronezh Oblast sees sharp rise in ARVI casesVoronezh Oblast sees sharp rise in ARVI cases
Voronezh Oblast sees sharp rise in ARVI casesThe incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) has increased significantly in Voronezh Oblast, with children accounting for nearly half of all patients.
'Dying in Colony': Primorye FSIN Denies Sick Prisoner Rumors'Dying in Colony': Primorye FSIN Denies Sick Prisoner Rumors
'Dying in Colony': Primorye FSIN Denies Sick Prisoner RumorsThe Primorye branch of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) has denied rumors that a female inmate is dying in Correctional Colony No. 10, stating that she has been hospitalized for treatment.
Kindergarten reopens in Nyagan after salmonella outbreakKindergarten reopens in Nyagan after salmonella outbreak
Kindergarten reopens in Nyagan after salmonella outbreakThe 'Teremok' kindergarten in Nyagan has reopened after a salmonella outbreak that hospitalized nine children. Disinfection and restrictive measures have been put in place.
Krasnodar Trauma Center Sees Over 600 Ice-Related InjuriesKrasnodar Trauma Center Sees Over 600 Ice-Related Injuries
Krasnodar Trauma Center Sees Over 600 Ice-Related InjuriesIn Krasnodar, icy conditions in January led to over 600 people visiting a trauma center. The total number of injuries from slippery roads is unknown.
Pyatigorsk Doctors Remove Batteries, Crowns from PatientsPyatigorsk Doctors Remove Batteries, Crowns from Patients
Pyatigorsk Doctors Remove Batteries, Crowns from PatientsDoctors at Pyatigorsk's city clinical hospital revealed the most shocking and unexpected finds from 2025, including dangerous objects extracted from patients.
Rospotrebnadzor Proposes Lifting Restrictions in Chita SchoolsRospotrebnadzor Proposes Lifting Restrictions in Chita Schools
Rospotrebnadzor Proposes Lifting Restrictions in Chita SchoolsYelena Tartynskaya, the chief state sanitary doctor of Zabaikalsky Krai, has proposed canceling additional restrictions in Chita schools as the incidence of ARVI and flu has stabilized.
Trombonist Overcomes Sepsis, Leg Amputation, Benches 160 kgTrombonist Overcomes Sepsis, Leg Amputation, Benches 160 kg
Trombonist Overcomes Sepsis, Leg Amputation, Benches 160 kgYevgeny Firsov has been playing trombone in the Novosibirsk Symphony Orchestra for 25 years.
Barnaul Neonatologist Explains Care for Premature Infants and SIDSBarnaul Neonatologist Explains Care for Premature Infants and SIDS
Barnaul Neonatologist Explains Care for Premature Infants and SIDSYulia Miller, a neonatologist from Barnaul with 30 years of experience, discusses the challenges of her profession, including assessing newborn health and the risks of sudden infant death syndrome.
Russian Doctors Warn of Deadly Nipah Virus from IndiaRussian Doctors Warn of Deadly Nipah Virus from India
Russian Doctors Warn of Deadly Nipah Virus from IndiaCareless tourists and migrants now threaten not only malaria, leishmaniasis, and amoebiasis, but also a pandemic of the Nipah virus.
Doctor: Not Everyone Should Take Painkillers for HeadachesDoctor: Not Everyone Should Take Painkillers for Headaches
Doctor: Not Everyone Should Take Painkillers for HeadachesA medical expert warns that routinely using painkillers for headaches can be ineffective or even dangerous, especially if symptoms persist.
Rospotrebnadzor enumerates viruses causing ARVI in Yaroslavl residentsRospotrebnadzor enumerates viruses causing ARVI in Yaroslavl residents
Rospotrebnadzor enumerates viruses causing ARVI in Yaroslavl residentsA seasonal increase in acute respiratory infections is being recorded in the Yaroslavl Region. Children make up the majority of patients.
ARVI and Flu Season in Yaroslavl: Rospotrebnadzor Identifies VirusesARVI and Flu Season in Yaroslavl: Rospotrebnadzor Identifies Viruses
ARVI and Flu Season in Yaroslavl: Rospotrebnadzor Identifies VirusesA seasonal surge in ARVI and flu has been noted in the Yaroslavl Region, with local health officials identifying prevalent viruses among the sick.
Insurer Answers Accusations Over Paralyzed Russian in ThailandInsurer Answers Accusations Over Paralyzed Russian in Thailand
Insurer Answers Accusations Over Paralyzed Russian in ThailandThe wife of a Novosibirsk man paralyzed in Thailand has accused the insurance company of inaction, saying the family is paying for treatment out of pocket.
Ambulance delayed by snow, woman dies in ShelukhovoAmbulance delayed by snow, woman dies in Shelukhovo
Ambulance delayed by snow, woman dies in ShelukhovoEmergency services spent nearly an hour searching for a passable road to reach a woman having a heart attack in Shelukhovo near Ryazan, resulting in her death.
Major pharmaceutical company to help Perm produce modern medicines with 10-year price freezeMajor pharmaceutical company to help Perm produce modern medicines with 10-year price freeze
Major pharmaceutical company to help Perm produce modern medicines with 10-year price freezeThe regional Ministry of Health and Medisorb have signed a special offset contract.
Nadezhda Kiryukhina Appointed Head of Ryazan Regional Clinical HospitalNadezhda Kiryukhina Appointed Head of Ryazan Regional Clinical Hospital
Nadezhda Kiryukhina Appointed Head of Ryazan Regional Clinical HospitalNadezhda Kiryukhina has been appointed as the chief physician of the Ryazan Regional Clinical Hospital, replacing the former head Oleg Shalayev who is now in custody on suspicion of bribery.
Monkeypox Patients in Moscow Region Hospitalized in Infectious Diseases WardMonkeypox Patients in Moscow Region Hospitalized in Infectious Diseases Ward
Monkeypox Patients in Moscow Region Hospitalized in Infectious Diseases WardA man infected with monkeypox is in serious condition in a Moscow region hospital. Authorities are monitoring contacts to prevent further spread.
Doctors Save 92-Year-Old Guitarist En Route to ConcertDoctors Save 92-Year-Old Guitarist En Route to Concert
Doctors Save 92-Year-Old Guitarist En Route to ConcertA 92-year-old guitarist was saved by doctors in Ryazan after falling ill at a bus stop while heading to a concert. His companion promptly called an ambulance, leading to a successful treatment for a stroke.
Desserts That Won't Hinder Weight Loss Even on a Strict DietDesserts That Won't Hinder Weight Loss Even on a Strict Diet
Desserts That Won't Hinder Weight Loss Even on a Strict DietDietitians share which desserts can be included in a weight loss plan without harming progress, even on a strict diet.