Health Day was officially launched at the RUSSIA EXPO
The Health Day was inaugurated at the International RUSSIA
EXPO on February 2. Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of Russia, addressed
the guests of the Exposition.
"Today at the Exposition, almost every pavilion will
present events that will allow you to learn a little more about the industry
aimed at providing medical care with its products. There will be blocks of
questions on scientific developments and social support for the older
generation. Recommendations of leading experts on proper diet and lifestyle
will also be presented," said Mikhail Murashko.
Inna Svyatenko, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council on
Social Policy, noted the development of high-tech medicine.
"The Health Day is a very important day. It is no
coincidence that the state pays such attention to the national projects
"Demography" and "Health Care". We are doing a lot of work
on the development and modernization of primary health care. The Ministry pays
special attention to this particular subject. It is possible to undergo medical
examinations, research and diagnostics using the most modern methods in the
most remote corners of the country. To date, more than 6 million high-tech
operations have been performed. This means that 6 million lives have been
saved," said Inna Svyatenko, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council on
Social Policy.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian
Federation Ekaterina Priezzheva noted the importance of the Health Day at the
Exposition.
"Medicine and pharmaceutical industry always go hand in
hand and are very closely connected. It is gratifying to note that today
pharmaceuticals are at the forefront of science and are developing at a
terrific pace. We expect very interesting discussions on this platform today.
The exposition provides opportunities, thanks to which professionals,
specialists, experts can work together with visitors," said Ekaterina
Priezzheva, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
At the end of the Health Day opening ceremony, the guests of
the Exposition had an opportunity to exercise with Irina Slutskaya, figure
skater, Olympic medalist, two-time world champion, seven-time European
champion, Merited Master of Sports of Russia, member of the Public Council
under the Ministry of Sports of RUSSIA. The Health Day at the Exposition will
end with a concert by the Surganova and Orchestra band.
The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important
achievements of the country gathered in one place. During the entire time of
the exposition, guests are welcomed with cultural events, a rich business and
educational program. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal
departments, corporations and public organizations are presented to the
visitors.