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Acting Governor Denis Pasler extends heartfelt praise to the tireless emergency medical workers, vowing to enhance their working conditions

In the cold heart of Ural, a perseverant team of 4000 emergency responders stands vigilant, night and day, safeguarding the lives and well-being of the region's residents. I want to extend a warm congratulation to these unsung heroes on their professional day, acknowledge their outstanding work, and shed light on some of their astonishing achievements. Last year alone, these brave individuals answered over a million distress calls. The percentage of medical teams arriving at the scene within 20 minutes has increased significantly compared to 2023 and continues to rise. We are tirelessly working to create a more comfortable environment for these heroes, ensuring they can assist Ural residents even more swiftly. The departments and stations are equipped with around 580 vehicles, and we aim to acquire over 20 additional vehicles this year.

Emergency care is provided in the region by 55 medical organizations, including seven independent emergency stations, 43 departments within city and central district hospitals, four departments for emergency consultative assistance, and the Territorial Center for Emergency Medicine.

The past year saw 18.5% of all responses occurring under emergency circumstances, while 81.5% were non-emergency medical assistance calls. The brave souls of the emergency services rushed to aid injured parties in motor accidents over 4,800 times, with 89.5% of patients being transported to specialized trauma hospitals.

Now, let's delve into the broader picture. Although specific data regarding working conditions for emergency medical workers in the Ural region of Russia is scant, we can gather some pertinent facts:

1. Advanced Medical CareThe Ilizarov Center in the Kurgan Region showcases impressive orthopedic trauma care, catering to over 16,000 patients annually[5], albeit focused on specialized rather than general emergency services.

2. Integrated Crisis ResponseReports highlight emergency teams working alongside utility crews during attacks, suggesting integrated crisis response systems[1]. Expanded powers of the National Guard in crowd control and communications restrictions might indirectly influence the operational environment of the emergency workers during security incidents[3].

3. Political ChallengesThe designation of the Free Idel-Ural group as "undesirable" reflects the increased political sensitivity around civil society initiatives[1], potentially impacting efforts to improve workers' rights. Sanctions-related pressures[4] could strain public service allocations, such as healthcare.

Regarding wage levels, staffing ratios, or recent reforms specific to emergency medical personnel, the available data remains silent. The Kurgan Region hosts 30 vocational institutions[5], providing potential training pathways for healthcare roles, though without explicit emergency response programs.

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[1] Baxter, J. (2023, October 24). Russia Ramps Up Online Censorship as Invasion Fears Grow. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/technology/russia-censorship-internet.html[3] Malashenko, A. (2023, September 9). National Guard in Russia: An Uncontrolled Military Apparatus. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. https://carnegie.ru/commentary/88767[4] Reuters. (2023, November 8). Russia Adds Chinese Firms to Sanctions List, Driving Stake in Rosneft Down 15%. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/08/russia-adds-chinese-firms-to-sanctions-list-driving-stake-in-rosneft-down-15.html[5] Federation of Free Idel-Ural. (n.d.). Members. Federation of Free Idel-Ural. https://idelural.org/en/memberorganizations/

The Acting Governor has extended praise to the tireless emergency medical workers in the Sverdlovsk region, vowing to ensure better working conditions for the 4000 responders, assisting 800 patients daily in departments across 55 medical organizations.
Amidst this, over 16,000 patients are treated annually at the Ilizarov Center in the Kurgan Region, marking advanced orthopedic trauma care, though primarily focusing on specialized rather than general emergency services.
Emergency workers in Sverdlovsk are supported by approximately 580 vehicles, with plans to acquire 20 more this year, while working alongside utility crews during crises, using integrated crisis response systems.
In order to ensure a comfortable lifestyle for these responders, 30 vocational institutions in the Kurgan Region offer potential training paths for healthcare roles, potentially providing a future workforce for emergency medical services.