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Business Insider
09-05-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Russia wants medical grads to find work in one year or pay the government 3 times their education expenses
Russia's health ministry has drafted a new bill that requires fresh medical and pharmacy graduates from state-affiliated programs to start working within a year of finishing school. If they fail to do so, they'll have to pay a fine worth three times the amount spent by the government on their education, whether it be funds from a state, federal, or local budget. This latest version of the federal education bill, made public on Tuesday, also proposes that after finding a healthcare job, medical graduates from state-funded schools must continue working for three years. Their other option is to continue their studies. The vast majority of Russia's medical schools are funded by or affiliated with the government, with lawmakers saying 154 institutions and scientific organizations draw from federal, state, and local budgets. Russian business daily Kommersant estimated in February that it costs the state about $2,480 a year to train a medical student. As such, under the new bill, if a Russian medical student undergoes the typical six years of training, they could face a fine of $42,000 or higher if they don't find a job within a year of graduation. Calculations for the fines would be up to the Russian government, the bill added. If these measures become law, they would take effect on January 1, 2026. Sergei Leonov, the head of the Russian State Duma's healthcare committee, told local media on Monday that parliament was ready to support the bill, but could tighten it with further amendments. "In fact, they violate their obligations to the state," he said of graduates avoiding hospital work. A bleak outlook for Russia's medical workers — and their country The proposal underscores a shortage of doctors and nurses in Russia, which authorities fear will escalate into a national crisis. In February, Russia's health minister, Mikhail Murashko, told local media that the country was short of about 23,300 doctors and 63,500 "midlevel" personnel, which includes nurses and technicians. That's out of a total of about 550,000 doctors already in Russia's workforce, per Murashko. But he added that nearly a fifth of these professionals are over 60 years old. Meanwhile, the country is struggling to recruit young doctors and nurses, even after they finish school. In a note attached to the new bill, the health ministry said that in state-affiliated schools, 35% of graduates from higher medical education and 40% of graduates in vocational medical education don't work in state or public health organizations. Low and inconsistent pay is often blamed for young medical graduates shirking hospital careers. Russian lawmaker Galina Izotova, who serves in the government chamber that audits federal budgets, said in March that doctors' salaries in 21 of Russia's 89 regions hadn't reached the minimum level mandated by law. "There remains significant variation in salary levels between neighboring regions, contributing to labor migration. In some regions, salary differences can be three times or greater," Izotova told the Duma that month. When the Doctors of the Russian Federation, a professional community for medical workers, surveyed 2,030 doctors in March 2024, 78.9% of them said they had to work more than one job to make ends meet. About two-thirds of them, including doctors in the Moscow region, said that they were drawing monthly salaries of $727 or less. That could indicate a wide imbalance in wages across the country, since Russia's federal statistics service reported that the average physician's salary was about $1,400 from January to June of 2024. Russia is also struggling with a brain drain of highly educated and skilled workers since it invaded Ukraine in 2022, with a million citizens, mostly young and college-educated people, leaving that year. The effects of the departures, compounded with the war's toll on Russian lives, led to a reported shortage of some 5 million workers in 2023. The UK's Defense Ministry said in a February 2024 intelligence update that the war has likely exacerbated Russia's shortage of doctors, with about 2% of its medical personnel fleeing the country to avoid a mobilization in September 2022. Another 3,000 medical staff were also likely assigned to help treat the war's wounded, the ministry added.
Business Insider
09-05-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Russia wants medical grads to find work in 1 year or pay the government 3 times their education expenses
Russia's health ministry has drafted a new bill that requires fresh medical and pharmacy graduates from state-affiliated programs to start working within a year of finishing school. If they fail to do so, they'll have to pay a fine worth three times the amount spent by the government on their education, whether it be funds from a state, federal, or local budget. This latest version of the federal education bill, made public on Tuesday, also proposes that after finding a healthcare job, medical graduates from state-funded schools must continue working for three years. Their other option is to continue their studies. The vast majority of Russia's medical schools are funded by or affiliated with the government, with lawmakers saying 154 institutions and scientific organizations draw from federal, state, and local budgets. Russian business daily Kommersant estimated in February that it costs the state about $2,480 a year to train a medical student. As such, under the new bill, if a Russian medical student undergoes the typical six years of training, they could face a fine of $42,000 or higher if they don't find a job within a year of graduation. Calculations for the fines would be up to the Russian government, the bill added. If these measures become law, they would take effect on January 1, 2026. Sergei Leonov, the head of the Russian State Duma's healthcare committee, told local media on Monday that parliament was ready to support the bill, but could tighten it with further amendments. "In fact, they violate their obligations to the state," he said of graduates avoiding hospital work. A bleak outlook for Russia's medical workers — and their country The proposal underscores a shortage of doctors and nurses in Russia, which authorities fear will escalate into a national crisis. In February, Russia's health minister, Mikhail Murashko, told local media that the country was short of about 23,300 doctors and 63,500 "midlevel" personnel, which includes nurses and technicians. That's out of a total of about 550,000 doctors already in Russia's workforce, per Murashko. But he added that nearly a fifth of these professionals are over 60 years old. Meanwhile, the country is struggling to recruit young doctors and nurses, even after they finish school. In a note attached to the new bill, the health ministry said that in state-affiliated schools, 35% of graduates from higher medical education and 40% of graduates in vocational medical education don't work in state or public health organizations. Low and inconsistent pay is often blamed for young medical graduates shirking hospital careers. Russian lawmaker Galina Izotova, who serves in the government chamber that audits federal budgets, said in March that doctors' salaries in 21 of Russia's 89 regions hadn't reached the minimum level mandated by law. "There remains significant variation in salary levels between neighboring regions, contributing to labor migration. In some regions, salary differences can be three times or greater," Izotova told the Duma that month. When the Doctors of the Russian Federation, a professional community for medical workers, surveyed 2,030 doctors in March 2024, 78.9% of them said they had to work more than one job to make ends meet. About two-thirds of them, including doctors in the Moscow region, said that they were drawing monthly salaries of $727 or less. That could indicate a wide imbalance in wages across the country, since Russia's federal statistics service reported that the average physician's salary was about $1,400 from January to June of 2024. Russia is also struggling with a brain drain of highly educated and skilled workers since it invaded Ukraine in 2022, with a million citizens, mostly young and college-educated people, leaving that year. The effects of the departures, compounded with the war's toll on Russian lives, led to a reported shortage of some 5 million workers in 2023. The UK's Defense Ministry said in a February 2024 intelligence update that the war has likely exacerbated Russia's shortage of doctors, with about 2% of its medical personnel fleeing the country to avoid a mobilization in September 2022. Another 3,000 medical staff were also likely assigned to help treat the war's wounded, the ministry added.
Al Etihad
16-04-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
ADGHW2025: DoH signs five strategic agreements with Russian healthcare institutions
16 Apr 2025 22:14 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has signed five strategic agreements with leading Russian health and technology institutions, during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) which takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until April 17, 2025. These agreements are the culmination of a strategic DoH delegation visit to Russia earlier this year, further strengthening the robust bilateral healthcare partnerships between Russia and the the presence of Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), and Mikhail Murashko, Russian Minister of Health, the agreements were signed by DoH with leading Russian entities including Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), JSC 'BIOCAD' Biotechnology Company, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), and Dmitry Rogachev National Research Centre. These partnerships enhance international research synergies, attract pivotal investments and foster substantial knowledge exchange. This collaborative approach drives innovation and enhances healthcare outcomes for populations worldwide, further positioning Abu Dhabi as a global life sciences hub and an incubator for responsible healthcare on the agreements, Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH, said: 'Further driving Abu Dhabi's vision of establishing one of the world's most intelligent healthcare systems driven by AI, data and advanced technology, our recent delegation to Russia laid the groundwork for these strategic alliances." She added, "These partnerships exemplify our collective ambition to advance health technology, positioning both nations at the forefront of global health transformation. Abu Dhabi is leading the conversion of the regional healthcare ecosystem, through leveraging sciences and technology, we are positioning the Emirate as a global life sciences hub and incubator for responsible healthcare innovation.'The agreements between DoH and the five leading Russian entities seek to synergise efforts in innovative clinical trials, and enhance medical research, and capacity-building initiatives, underpinned by cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange. Through leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and fostering ongoing cooperation, the agreements aim to strengthen public healthcare systems in both nations and accelerate breakthroughs in medical research and partnership with the MIPT focuses on advancing gene therapy innovation through cutting-edge clinical trials, enhancing non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) methodologies and fostering educational exchanges, aligning with DoH's efforts to collaborate with global institutions in delivering innovative treatments and breakthrough solutions in the UAE and beyond. The collaboration with BIOCAD promotes technology transfer, commercialisation, and licensing of innovative health solutions, alongside exploring investment in emerging healthcare Sechenov University, the focus shifts to advancing academic and technical capacity, promoting collaborative research, and connecting early-career researchers with seasoned professionals to drive innovation in healthcare and research. The collaboration with Skoltech fortifies strategic ties between the UAE and Russian health research ecosystems, amplifying Abu Dhabi's global positioning in the sector through impactful joint projects, policy alignment, and active participation in key global health and the Dmitry Rogachev National Research Center will focus on advancing research and clinical trials, particularly in CAR-T therapy models. The agreement promotes the harmonisation of infection prevention and control measures, alongside capacity-building initiatives and student exchange programmes, to enhance educational and practical experiences in the field of pediatric is a major government initiative from DoH and serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration under the theme Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being. It places a strong emphasis on community-driven health and wellbeing, with a proactive approach centred around preventive, personalised, and holistic care. Four core themes will guide discussions and initiatives: Longevity and Precision Health; Health System Resilience & Sustainability; Digital Health & AI; and Investment in Life Sciences. By convening diverse stakeholders from around the world, ADGHW is a community without borders that seeks to advance the future of health and wellbeing. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
DoH fortifies global healthcare ties with five strategic MoUs signed with Russian Institutions during ADGHW
These agreements are the culmination of a strategic DoH delegation visit to Russia earlier this year This collaborative approach drives innovation and enhances healthcare outcomes for populations worldwide, further positioning Abu Dhabi as a global life sciences hub and an incubator for responsible healthcare innovation The agreements between the DoH and the five leading Russian entities seek to synergise efforts in innovative clinical trials, enhance medical research and capacity-building initiatives, underpinned by cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange Abu Dhabi, UAE: During Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed five pioneering Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading Russian health and technology institutions. These agreements are the culmination of a strategic DoH delegation visit to Russia earlier this year, further strengthening the robust bilateral healthcare partnerships between both nations. In the presence of H.E. Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), and H.E Mikhail Murashko, Russian Minister of Health, the MoU was signed by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) with leading Russian entities including Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), JSC 'BIOCAD' Biotechnology Company, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) and I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Dmitry Rogachev National Research Center. These partnerships enhance international research synergies, attract pivotal investments and foster substantial knowledge exchange. This collaborative approach drives innovation and enhances healthcare outcomes for populations worldwide, further positioning Abu Dhabi as a global life sciences hub and an incubator for responsible healthcare innovation. H.E. Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said: 'Further driving Abu Dhabi's vision of establishing one of the world's most intelligent healthcare systems driven by AI, data and advanced technology, our recent delegation to Russia laid the groundwork for these strategic alliances. These partnerships exemplify our collective ambition to advance health technology, positioning both nations at the forefront of global health transformation. Abu Dhabi is leading the conversion of the regional healthcare ecosystem, through leveraging sciences and technology, we are positioning the Emirate as a global life sciences hub and incubator for responsible healthcare innovation.' The agreements between the Department and the five leading Russian entities seek to synergise efforts in innovative clinical trials, enhance medical research and capacity-building initiatives, underpinned by cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange. Through leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and fostering ongoing cooperation, the agreements aim to strengthen public healthcare systems in both nations and accelerate breakthroughs in medical research and practice. The partnership with the MIPT focuses on advancing gene therapy innovation through cutting-edge clinical trials, enhancing non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) methodologies and fostering educational exchanges, aligning with DoH's efforts to collaborate with global institutions in delivering innovative treatments and breakthrough solutions in the UAE and beyond . While the collaboration with BIOCAD promotes technology transfer, commercialison, and licensing of innovative health solutions, alongside exploring investment in emerging healthcare technologies. With Sechenov University, the focus shifts to advancing academic and technical capacity, promoting collaborative research, and connecting early-career researchers with seasoned professionals to drive innovation in healthcare and research. Meanwhile, the collaboration with Skoltech fortifies strategic ties between the Emirati and Russian health research ecosystems, amplifying Abu Dhabi's global positioning in the sector through impactful joint projects, policy alignment, and active participation in key global health events. The DoH and the Dmitry Rogachev National Research Center will focus on advancing research and clinical trials, particularly in CAR-T therapy models. Their the agreement promotes the harmonisation of infection prevention and control measures, alongside capacity building initiatives and student exchange programs, to enhance educational and practical experiences in the field of pediatric healthcare. ADGHW is a major government initiative from DoH and serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration under the theme 'Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being.' It places a strong emphasis on community-driven health and well-being, with a proactive approach centred around preventive, personalised, and holistic care. Four core themes will guide discussions and initiatives: Longevity and Precision Health; Health System Resilience & Sustainability; Digital Health & AI; and Investment in Life Sciences. By convening diverse stakeholders from around the world, ADGHW is a community without borders that seeks to advance the future of health and well-being. ADGHW 2025 offers complimentary visitor passes that grant access to the event's Start Up Zone, live stage sessions and exhibition hall featuring 150 global leaders in health. About the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH): The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is the regulative body of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Committed to ensuring excellence in healthcare, DoH monitors the health status of the population while shaping the regulatory framework for the health system. This includes inspecting against regulations, enforcing standards and encouraging the adoption of world-class best practices and performance targets by all healthcare providers in the Emirate. Abu Dhabi remains dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by establishing an intelligent and sustainable ecosystem that prioritises health, longevity and quality of life for all community members. Leveraging state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge capabilities, DoH continues to develop and implement initiatives and programmes in line with its strategic focus areas, Healthy Population, Best-in-Class Care and Resilience and Innovation. These efforts reflect DoH's unwavering commitment to predicting, preventing and personalising healthcare for every individual.
Al Etihad
10-03-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi strengthens global healthcare ties with Russia
6 Mar 2025 19:55 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has successfully concluded a strategic delegation visit to visit fostered groundbreaking collaborations in healthcare innovation, precision medicine, genomics, and longevity delegation engaged with senior officials, leading research centres, and industry pioneers, aligning with Abu Dhabi's vision to build one of the world's most intelligent and integrated healthcare systems while positioning the emirate as a global hub for life sciences and medical by Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Under-Secretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the Abu Dhabi delegation, met with Mikhail Murashko, Russian Minister of Health. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for collaboration in vaccine development, medical education, genomics and Abu Dhabi delegation also met with prominent Russian institutions, including Sechenov University, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), the Dmitry Rogachev National Research Centre, and the Gamaleya National Research Centre, to explore opportunities for academic exchanges, joint research initiatives, and medical education discussions highlighted the potential for conducting clinical trials for the newly developed cancer vaccine and enhancing collaboration in genomics, precision medicine, and oncology, and capacity building in communicable diseases. Additionally, the delegation engaged with several Emirati medical students enrolled at leading Russian delegation explored strategic partnerships with Russia's leading healthcare facilities, including the Medsi Group, the National Medical Center of Oncology (N.N. Blokhin Cancer Center), and the Marshak Clinic. These discussions focused on advanced treatment protocols, rehabilitation services, addiction treatment, and mental healthcare, and opportunities to enhance patient care and treatment the critical role of innovation in shaping the future of healthcare, the delegation met with the Skolkovo Innovation Centre, Russia's leading technology hub, and Biocad Pharmaceutical Company, a prominent biotech and pharmaceutical organisation. The discussions explored collaboration opportunities with biotech and medtech initiatives in Abu Dhabi, strengthening drug availability, particularly in gene therapy and advanced treatment options, and fostering innovation in digital health and precision on the success of the visit, Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Under-Secretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), stated, 'This mission marks a significant milestone in Abu Dhabi's commitment to advancing global healthcare collaboration. Through our engagements with Russia's leading institutions, we have identified key areas for joint research and innovation. This initiative paves the way for long-term partnerships that will drive excellence in medical research and healthcare delivery for communities around all the world.' The delegation also extended an official invitation to Russian healthcare leaders to participate in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025, reinforcing global cooperation in life sciences and medical research. This premier event will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, strategic networking, and investment opportunities, allowing Russian experts to showcase their innovations while gaining insights into Abu Dhabi's cutting-edge healthcare advancements and regulatory frameworks.
