Agenda: financing the construction of utility infrastructure in the Lugansk People's Republic, preferential lending for projects aimed at preserving cultural heritage sites, progress in implementing the federal project to combat diabetes mellitus.
Opening remarks by Mikhail Mishustin
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Meeting on current issues with deputy prime ministers
Mikhail Mishustin at a meeting on current issues with deputy prime ministers
Tatyana Golikova at a meeting on current issues with deputy prime ministers
Meeting on current issues with deputy prime ministers
Mikhail Mishustin: Good morning, colleagues.
The President has emphasised the need to renovate housing and construct modern buildings, social and transport facilities in the new regions at an accelerated pace.
To achieve this goal, the Government is implementing a series of measures. Among these are privileges and preferences for businesses provided by the free economic zone, which has already resulted in 11 investment agreements for the construction of about 2,000 flats and about 200 private houses in the Lugansk People's Republic.
To improve the socio-economic conditions in this Russian region, a relevant state programme is in place, through which nearly 1,200 properties have already been rehabilitated this year. This includes more than 400 apartment blocks, 90 schools, 60 kindergartens and 13 medical facilities.
We will now allocate over 700 million roubles for the construction of utilities infrastructure, including sewage, electricity and water supply networks in Lugansk.
We believe that this funding will help speed up the completion of new housing to ensure comfortable living conditions.
Next question.
In his Address to the Federal Assembly, the President emphasised the importance of preserving Russia's cultural heritage, which serves as a visible embodiment of our national identity and an unbreakable link between generations. He instructed us to prepare a relevant project, a long-term programme.
The pilot version has been launched in eight Russian regions: the Trans-Baikal Territory and the Nizhny Novgorod, Ryazan, Samara, Smolensk, Tver, Yaroslavl and Novgorod regions. We plan to allocate over 50 billion roubles from the budget until 2030 for these purposes.
There are measures of state support for entrepreneurs who are ready to restore such sites on their own.
Investors are now being provided with loans at a favourable rate to reduce their expenses on restoration work.
This decision will make it possible to preserve many cultural heritage sites currently in unsatisfactory condition over the coming years.
The Ministry of Culture will need to strictly monitor the use of the allocated budgetary funds.
Now, let us turn to another matter.
Last week the whole world marked Diabetes Day. Following the President’s instructions, the Government is implementing a large-scale programme in this area. The President noted that this work should include early diagnosis of the disease, guaranteed provision of medical products, including consumables and medicines, and comprehensive preventive measures, all of which are crucial for determining the quality and length of life for diabetes patients.
We will allocate about 5.5 billion roubles to Russian regions to fulfill these objectives.
Most of the funds are designated for establishing and expanding regional endocrinology centres and medical schools for people with this serious diagnosis. These centres will also be provided with modern equipment.
Resources are also envisaged for upgrading medical organisations that offer medical care to citizens in rural and remote areas. They will receive modern equipment for detecting diabetes and monitoring patients' condition.
Ms Golikova, please tell us
what has already been accomplished under the federal project and what is
planned for the future, taking into account the allocated funding.
Tatyana Golikova at a meeting on current issues with deputy prime ministers
Tatyana Golikova: Mr Mishustin, colleagues.
As you mentioned, the federal project to combat diabetes has been underway since 2023. What progress has been made so far?
Significant advancements have been achieved in developing the medical infrastructure. A total of 41 regional endocrinology centres have been equipped across 36 regions. To date, prevention efforts have reached 350,000 patients, addressing complications such as diabetic foot and retinal damage.
In 87 regions, dedicated offices equipped with glycated haemoglobin analysers have been set up within 863 outpatient clinics, district, and central district hospitals. As a result, 3 million patients with diabetes have already undergone this critical examination – 1.5 times more than originally planned, demonstrating the high demand and accessibility of this diagnostic service.
The newly supplied equipment has enabled the detection of nearly 16,000 new cases of diabetes during routine medical examinations. Additionally, 614 diabetes education schools have been supported and equipped, where over 560,000 patients have received training in managing their condition and adopting proper nutrition practices.
Nearly 14,000 doctors have completed retraining and advanced courses to enhance their skills in diagnosing and managing diabetes patients.
Furthermore, 203 endocrinologists have joined the workforce after completing their residency programmes through targeted training initiatives.
What are the plans for the near future?
We aim to complete the equipping of regional endocrinology centres in the remaining 53 regions, continue the distribution of glycated haemoglobin analysers, and establish and equip an additional 1,250 schools to support patients living with diabetes.
One more important point to highlight is the provision of continuous glucose monitoring systems for patients, which was addressed in your report to the State Duma.
This year, over 4 billion roubles were allocated, fully meeting the needs of children aged 2 to 17 as requested by the regions.
In the Year of the Family, a decision was made to extend this support to pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and gestational diabetes, funded by the federal budget. Currently, more than 12,000 women in this category are registered.
Overall, I want to emphasise that the federal project is being effectively implemented, and we will continue advancing this work through upcoming initiatives.
Mikhail Mishustin: Thank you, Ms Golikova. All of this is essential, particularly for the timely detection and diagnosis of this serious disease, especially in young patients. It is crucial to ensure that patients receive everything necessary to improve their quality of life. Please continue to oversee this work personally.
