Vladimir Putin addressed the participants of the medical congress

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin addressed the participants of the II National Congress with international participation National Healthcare 2023, which opened at the RUSSIA EXPO.

According to the head of state, our country has achieved notable successes in the development of healthcare in recent years. For example, in recent years, almost two thousand paramedic and midwife stations have been created, dozens of modern children's hospitals and surgical buildings have been opened. More than 14 thousand cars have been purchased for doctors, and hospitals have been equipped with modern medical equipment.

"You have gathered in Moscow, at VDNH, where the RUSSIA EXPO is now taking place. The achievements of all our regions are presented on its grounds. You can find out what new and useful things have been created in Russian industry and science, in education, culture and sports, and, of course, in such an important, crucial sphere for the quality of people's lives as healthcare. Your congress is dedicated to the development of this system, its present and future", - said Vladimir Putin.

The head of state pointed out that the congress gathered managers representing all facets of national healthcare: chief physicians, rectors of medical universities, heads of research institutes and other specialists. In total - more than a thousand people from all 89 subjects.

The congress takes place on December 1-2. Its participants discuss topical issues in healthcare, talk about landmark achievements and developments, as well as share experience and seek solutions for the development of the sphere.