Putin called it the task of local authorities to distribute the load on medics

One of the tasks of local authorities is to distribute the workload of medical workers so that there is no shortage of staff in the primary care. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the "Results of the year" on December 19.

"The main problem with staffing - the problem is in the primary health care. We have hospitals, and there, it is known, doctors and doctors work there, and there is practically no staffing issue there, but in the primary link there is. But this leads to a clear conclusion - it is primarily a question of the organization of health care in the regions of the Russian Federation," he said, answering a question from Irina Sycheva from Nizhny Novgorod.

According to Putin, the Russian Health Ministry is making efforts to attract more applicants to prevent a shortage of specialists. Additional bonuses have also been introduced for nurses and doctors working in populated areas.

As for the turnover of beds in hospitals, there has been insufficient occupancy during the year, the Russian leader noted. At the same time, there are certain problems in primary health care, especially in district hospitals. The head of state added that the task of local authorities is to effectively distribute the load.

Putin emphasized that it is necessary to continue efforts to strengthen primary health care and to do it more actively than previously.

Earlier, on April 25, it was reported that the Ministry and the government are taking measures to eliminate the shortage of medical personnel. Thus, the authorities of the capital increased the admission to budgetary places in medical universities. In addition, the regions provide social housing for medical workers. Also at the federal level increased admission under target contracts, when the budget pays for the education of a student, but after graduation he must necessarily work for some time in the region.

The direct line with Vladimir Putin in 2024 is combined with a press conference for the media. The format called "Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin" allows the president to convey his position not only on citizens' issues, but also on the state and world agenda, which is often asked by journalists.

Representatives of Western media and foreign journalists accredited in Russia have also received invitations to the events.

As of the morning of December 19, the number of requests sent to the direct line with the president exceeded 2 million.

The first live broadcast took place in December 2001. By the President's own admission, this event is the most powerful sociological poll, which allows citizens to convey their position and assessment of the country's leadership.

The latest news about the "Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin - 2024" - in the Izvestia story.