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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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The 4th National Congress with International Participation, "National Healthcare 2025," opened at the National Center "Russia." Leading medical specialists, representatives of government, science, business, and civil society gathered to discuss the most pressing issues, exchange experiences, and develop effective solutions in healthcare. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova welcomed the congress participants.
Tatyana Golikova spoke at the National Healthcare 2025 congress.
"I am confident that everyone gathered here is united by the desire to develop and improve the healthcare system, and most importantly, to develop ourselves. The head of state has outlined a key national goal: preserving the population, improving health, enhancing well-being, and supporting families. For the government, this is an absolute priority, touching on the state's core value and its most important socioeconomic resource – the health of the nation," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.
She noted that the medical infrastructure continues to be strengthened and developed as part of the national projects "Long and Active Life" and "Family," launched this year. By the end of 2030, 4,000 medical units are planned to be opened and over 45,000 medical devices to be purchased.
"Over 8 million people receive medications from the federal budget. More than 6% of these patients receive medications through mandatory health insurance. 85% of state-procured medications are now domestically produced. This is encouraging, as it ensures not only the quality of medical care but also technological independence. Moreover, the federal budget primarily covers the most expensive cases and situations. Another 18 million citizens receive medications from regional budgets," said Tatyana Golikova.
As part of efforts to protect mothers and children, reproductive health assessments began last year. Nearly 7 million Russians have completed them. In 2025, the rate increased, reaching 6 million people in the first nine months. More than 12,000 women who received treatment became pregnant.
"We continue to develop medical rehabilitation. Last year, more than 1.5 million people received it. This year, we expect 1.8 million. Staffing levels at medical organizations are also improving. Since the beginning of 2025, the number of doctors has increased by 12,000, and the number of nursing staff has increased by 9,000. Second-year residents have joined medical organizations—almost 7,500 people. And that's not the limit," noted Tatyana Golikova.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that the Government is also paying special attention to participants in special military operations. Such medical care, she said, must be organized on a priority basis and as quickly as possible.
"The time has come not only to address today's pressing issues but also to look ahead and create the healthcare of the future now. There's not much time left until 2040—just 15 years," she emphasized.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that, given current resources and the growing needs of society, it is important not only to detect diseases as early as possible but also to prevent them. Tools for this are already emerging: genetic testing helps identify predispositions to cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative disorders. A combined analysis of medical data, lifestyle, and social factors allows for risk prediction and the development of personalized recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, and preventative treatment.
Today, these tasks are being addressed within the framework of two national projects.
The "Long and Active Life" program, which includes the federal project "Health for Everyone," aims to modernize health centers to promote healthy longevity. Health centers are being refocused on identifying and addressing risk factors for disease development. To this end, this year alone, regions will purchase 247 medical devices for comprehensive assessments of body parameters, organ and system conditions, and disease prevention.
Conditions are also being created to protect health in the workplace. Medical examinations and follow-ups have already begun at enterprises and organizations.
"To make healthy longevity medicine widely accessible, modern medical technologies are needed. The national project 'New Health Preservation Technologies' aims to address these challenges. It continues research into regenerative biomedicine, which began in 2023. Biomarkers and panels are being developed to determine biological age, assess body parameters, and the condition of organs and systems, as well as drugs to prevent cellular aging," noted Tatyana Golikova.
The national project also includes research aimed at combating age-related diseases and their complications, including neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.
Within the framework of the Federal Scientific and Technological Program for the Development of Genetic Technologies, research is being conducted in predictive genetics, pharmacogenetics, and nutrigenetics.
"Healthy longevity isn't just about medical measures. It also depends on a healthy environment—the environment, dietary habits, physical activity, cultural development, a healthy lifestyle, and strong social connections. And other national projects are already focusing on this," said Tatyana Golikova.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that on September 29, the regional movement "For Healthy Longevity Medicine" was launched at the Rossiya Segodnya International News Agency. Its goal is to promote and advance healthy longevity medicine and health-preserving technologies among the population, including a culture of healthy longevity.
"Certainly, the healthcare system is rapidly evolving. Today, things that once seemed unimaginable have become commonplace: IVF, PCR, genomic sequencing, and much more. But no amount of effort will yield results without the individual's commitment," Tatyana Golikova concluded.
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