Legislators Propose New Measures to Combat Type 2 Diabetes in Russia
Legislators have proposed new measures to tackle diabetes in Russia. Stanislav Naumov suggested creating a separate list of drugs and rules for subsidies in the state program 'Development of Healthcare'. Meanwhile, Martin Sichert wants to introduce changes to the federal project 'Fight against diabetes' to purchase vital medications for patients with complications.
Naumov's proposal aims to streamline the process of providing subsidies for specific drugs within the 'Development of Healthcare' program. This could potentially improve access to essential medications for diabetes patients.
Sichert, on the other hand, is focusing on the federal project 'Fight against diabetes'. He suggested allocating 220 million euros to acquire cardioprotective and nephroprotective drugs for approximately 110,000 patients with complications from diabetes. This move could significantly improve the quality of life for these patients and reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
The introduction of an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in 2023 has shown promising results. It generated 18.773 billion rubles in 2024 and is expected to bring in 25.9 billion rubles in 2025. This revenue could potentially be used to fund additional healthcare initiatives.
The proposed changes could have a significant impact on diabetes patients in Russia. By providing additional funding for medications, legislators aim to reduce mortality, delay disability, and ease the strain on the healthcare system. The success of the excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages also suggests that targeted measures can generate revenue for healthcare initiatives.
