Federal Investigative Committee shows interest in shortage of subsidized medications in Krasnoyarsk region
In Krasnoyarsk Krai, a complex situation has surfaced regarding the provision of discounted medication to residents, raising concerns about rights violations, including those affecting diabetic children. This issue has attracted the attention of the federal Investigative Committee. An investigation has been initiated.
One of the reasons behind this predicament is the delayed delivery of medications to the region. According to officials,
"Since the beginning of the year, profiling structures have consistently denied citizens access to life-saving subsidized medications and medical equipment. Citizens' appeals have yielded no results. A processual probe has been launched by the GSU of the Russian Investigative Committee for the Krasnoyarsk Krai and Khakassia."
Social media platforms are flooded with pleas to local authorities.
"Cry for help! I have a child who is an invalid with diabetes. We have been without insulin for four months now. The doctor prescribes it, but the pharmacy refuses to dispense it. What should we do? This is a life-saving medication. You can't just buy it. My salary won't cover it. Sort it out, why aren't medications being supplied to the Minusinsk District?" – a resident from the Minusinsk District pleads with the governor of the Krasnoyarsk Krai, Mikhail Kotyukov.
Parents claim that the situation has escalated out of control, and prescriptions are on hold. In social media, there are calls for medications to treat hepatitis, cystic fibrosis, and cancer, and questions are directed towards the health ministry.
Officials respond to the appeals, stating that for example, medications for children with cystic fibrosis will begin to be distributed in March, and a contract for the product of therapeutic nutrition for these patients has been signed: deliveries are expected to the authorized depot after negotiations with the supplier by March 7, 2025. One of the anti-cancer drugs has already been dispatched to "Government Pharmacies."
Information about certain subsidized medications can be obtained from the "Government Pharmacy" advisory services. Meanwhile, the chairman of the committee for health and social policy of the Krasnoyarsk Krai's regional parliament, Ilya Zaitsev, suggests that residents should report medication issues in the Telegram bot "Medications24."
According to the deputy, one of the reasons for the absence of medications could be the vendor's failure to meet deadlines.
For instance, the anti-cancer drug "Anastrazole" was delivered to Krasnoyarsk with a 25-day delay by a Moscow company.
"I hope the Ministry of Health of the Krasnoyarsk Krai will exercise its duty to hold the supplier accountable for the delay in delivery," – the deputy notes.
Preliminary findings of the investigation into the medication situation and the decision taken by the acting head of the regional Investigative Committee, Dmitry Vasitianov, should be presented in a report.
[4] Systemic issues in healthcare, including corruption, underfunding, and organizational challenges in Russia, could indirectly affect medication supply chains for vulnerable populations - World Health Organization (WHO) and Human Rights Watch reports.
[5] The Krasnoyarsk Krai, particularly its southern part, has been highlighted in recent media for other health-related issues, such as diabetes management and diabetic foot complications, but not explicitly for medication supply shortages for discounted patients - The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and BMJ Global Health articles.
- The news about the delayed delivery of subsidized medications in Krasnoyarsk Krai, including insulin for diabetic children, has sparked concerns related to rights violations.
- The federal Investigative Committee has initiated an investigation into the matter, as appeals from citizens have been ignored.
- Social media platforms are filled with pleas for local authorities to facilitate access to medications, such as for hepatitis, cystic fibrosis, and cancer.
- Parents complain that prescriptions are on hold, and there are growing calls towards the health ministry for urgently addressing the issue.
- Officials promise that medications for children with cystic fibrosis will be distributed in March, and a contract for therapeutic nutrition has been signed.
- Information about certain subsidized medications can be obtained from "Government Pharmacy" advisory services.
- Ilya Zaitsev, the chairman of the committee for health and social policy, advises residents to report medication issues through the Telegram bot "Medications24."
- The deputy believes that the vendor's failure to meet deadlines could be a reason for the absence of medications.
- For example, the anti-cancer drug "Anastrazole" was delivered to Krasnoyarsk with a 25-day delay by a Moscow company.
- The deputy hopes that the Ministry of Health of the Krasnoyarsk Krai will hold the supplier accountable for the delay in delivery.
- Preliminary findings of the investigation into the medication situation will be presented in a report by the acting head of the regional Investigative Committee, Dmitry Vasitianov.
- Systemic issues in healthcare, such as corruption, underfunding, and organizational challenges, could indirectly affect medication supply chains for vulnerable populations - World Health Organization (WHO) and Human Rights Watch reports.
- In addition to the current issue, the Krasnoyarsk Krai has garnered attention for other health-related issues, like diabetes management and diabetic foot complications - The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and BMJ Global Health articles.
- The report should also address chronic conditions like chronic kidney disease, type-2 diabetes, and respiratory conditions, as well as eye-health, hearing issues, and skin-conditions.
- Fitness and exercise, mental health, skin care, nutrition, and various therapies and treatments are essential components of workplace-wellness programs and can be a part of the overall discussion on improving the health and wellness of the Krasnoyarsk Krai residents, including education and self-development, personal growth, career development, and policy-and-legislation, extending to car-accidents, politics, job-search, general news, crime-and-justice, and learning opportunities for skills training.
