Expired food, mold and food with insects were found in the Crimean tuberculosis dispensary
The prosecutor's office discovered violations in the Republican Center for Phthisiology and Pulmonology
Quick Look
- At the Republican Center for Phthisiology and Pulmonology in Crimea, they found expired medications, black mold in the basement and insects in the patients’ food.
- Medical staff declined to comment.
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Why It Matters
The Republican Center for Phthisiology and Pulmonology accepts patients with lung diseases.
Expired medications, food with insects and black mold were found in the Crimean center for tuberculosis patients. The Telegram channel “Mash on the Wave” became aware of this.
As the Russian publication found out, people with lung diseases come to the Republican Center for Phthisiology and Pulmonology - they especially need proper nutrition and clean air.
Employees of the Crimean prosecutor's office established that medicines, medical products and food for patients were stored in a basement with black mold. There were no thermometers or means to control humidity. According to the documents, the same room would have to be used for shelter in case of an emergency.
In the catering department we noticed insects right in the prepared food. Food was delivered to her in a car with a rusty body. In addition, inspectors found expired medications, catheters, needles and other consumables. The medical institution refused to comment on the situation.
Open Questions
- What measures will the prosecutor's office take?
- Will the center's managers be fired?







