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Reproductive medical examination is carried out to assess the health of citizens aged 18 to 49 years.
Over the eight months of 2026, 11.4 million Russians of reproductive age underwent reproductive medical examination.
Based on the results of clinical examination, risk factors for the development of diseases of the reproductive system were identified in 25% of women and 25% of men, and 16% of women and 18% of men were taken for clinical observation with a newly diagnosed diagnosis.
MOSCOW, September 28 - RIA Novosti. Over the eight months of 2026, 11.4 million Russians have already undergone reproductive medical examination, said Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko.
“Over the eight months of 2026, 11.4 million people of reproductive age (18-49 years old) underwent reproductive medical examination to assess reproductive health: 6.3 million women; 5.1 million men,” notes Murashko’s presentation presented at the All-Russian Scientific and Educational Forum “Mother and Child.”

From 2027, the national vaccination calendar will gradually include vaccinations against meningococcus, human papillomavirus, rotavirus and chickenpox. All vaccines in the calendar must be produced in Russia. Vaccines against HPV and meningococcus are already being produced in the Russian Federation and will go into public circulation, and the vaccine against rotavirus is at the research stage.

UCLA scientists found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in people over 60 slowed biological aging, as measured by the epigenetic marker DunedinPACE, compared with a group that received only sleep hygiene advice.

According to Rospotrebnadzor, in the 38th week, 734 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 were registered in Russia, which is 34% higher than the previous week. The chief freelance specialist of the Ministry of Health for infectious diseases, Vladimir Chulanov, said that vaccination is the most effective measure for the prevention of influenza and community-acquired pneumonia, and the vaccination must be done in the next few weeks.

The chief freelance specialist of the Russian Ministry of Health for infectious diseases, Vladimir Chulanov, announced the beginning of a seasonal increase in the incidence of acute respiratory infections, including influenza. According to Rospotrebnadzor, in the 38th week, 734 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 were registered in Russia, which is 34% higher than the previous week.

The chief freelance specialist of the Russian Ministry of Health for infectious diseases, Vladimir Chulanov, said that elderly people over 60 years of age, children under five years of age, pregnant women and people with chronic diseases are at increased risk of severe influenza and ARVI.

General practitioner and gastroenterologist Elena Pavlova warned that bloating can indicate serious illnesses such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease, and does not recommend self-diagnosis. The FODMAP diet, often recommended on social media, is a medical tool, not a universal remedy, and its effectiveness depends on individual tolerance.