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The infant mortality rate is a key indicator of the effectiveness of the health system. The minister spoke at the “Mother and Child” forum.
The infant mortality rate in Russia is 3.3 ppm, said Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko.
The Russian Ministry of Health has updated methodological recommendations for reproductive medical examinations and introduced screening for malignant neoplasms of the cervix in women aged 21-49 years.
MOSCOW, September 28 - RIA Novosti. The infant mortality rate in Russia currently stands at only 3.3 ppm, said Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko.
“Infant mortality is also setting new, completely unique figures and records. And 3.3 ppm are today’s figures. Of course, we still have a lot of work to do this year, but nevertheless, the indicators indicate that the system is producing results,” Murashko said, speaking at the All-Russian Scientific and Educational Forum “Mother and Child.”
He also added that the Russian Ministry of Health has updated methodological recommendations for conducting reproductive medical examinations. In addition, screening for malignant neoplasms of the cervix in women aged 21-49 years has been introduced with the determination of DNA of human papillomaviruses of high carcinogenic risk.

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.