March 01, 2018, 12:56 / Economy / News

Russia will adopt a state program to combat cancer

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his address to the Federal Assembly, called for the implementation of a nationwide program to combat cancer. He proposed to involve “ science and the domestic pharmaceutical industry” in its implementation, as well as “to modernize oncology centers, to build a modern comprehensive system from early diagnosis to timely effective treatment, which will protect people.”

The President also said that overall health care spending should double. At the same time, it is necessary to find additional financing opportunities that would not hamper economic growth.

In 2019-2024 On average, more than 4% of GDP will need to be spent annually on the development of the healthcare system from all sources, but we need to strive for 5%, Putin said.

The network of medical institutions was optimized, but in some cases they were clearly carried away with administrative changes, Putin noted. In particular, they began to close medical institutions in small towns, he explained.

“People were left practically without medical care, without offering anything in return. There is only one piece of advice: go to the city and get treatment there. This is absolutely unacceptable,” Putin said.

He instructed during 2018-2020. in settlements where from 100 to 2000 people live, create paramedic-midwife stations and medical outpatient clinics. In areas with a population of less than 100 people , organize mobile medical complexes (off-road vehicles with all the necessary diagnostic equipment).