MINSK, 22 January (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko acknowledged the achievements of domestic medicine and pledged to overcome shortcomings of a subjective nature as he presented Doctor of Science diplomas and professor certificates to academic, research and teaching staff in a ceremony held at the Palace of Independence on 22 January, BelTA has learned.
One of the event participants, Veronika Prilutskaya, Associate Professor at the First Department of Childhood Diseases at Belarusian State Medical University, stated that Belarus has a reputable pediatric scientific school, and it is important to preserve it, develop consistently, and pass on to future generations of pediatricians-neonatologists. “It is undeniable that healthcare in the Republic of Belarus is at the highest level. Scientific research supported by the state allows for the implementation of personalized, practice-oriented approaches and improves the quality and effectiveness of healthcare for the child population," she emphasized, directing words of special gratitude for supporting the initiatives of scientists to the head of state.
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that this is not solely his personal merit. “My credit, and that of all my colleagues and subordinates, is that we did not discard what we all achieved during the Soviet period and built on it," he said.
“After the war, having lost so much of our population, with the country lying in ruins, our Belarusian people, the citizens of Belarus truly, as people say, dug in their heels and reached certain heights in healthcare. Much was accomplished,” the president noted. “We discarded nothing, we did not dismantle the system. We proceeded from reality. We understood that before breaking something, one must consider what will replace it. Moving as if on thin ice, slowly, gritting our teeth, we refined our schools, both in education and in healthcare. This is the great merit of those people and those generations who created the foundation of our medicine, our healthcare.”
The head of state placed special emphasis on the successes in providing care for mothers and children. Belarus holds a leading position globally, boasting the lowest rates of infant and maternal mortality. These achievements are acknowledged by foreign experts, including those from countries that are far from friendly towards Belarus.
“You are doing a great thing,” Aleksandr Lukashenko gave high praise to the specialists in this field of healthcare. “You have not only a very attractive but a most crucial function. Life begins with you. You do everything to give all of us the opportunity to become adults. You keep the little ones healthy (and they all pass through the hands of pediatricians, your hands). Otherwise we would have no people, no citizens of Belarus."
The head of state first and foremost thanked all doctors for their hard, dedicated work. “You can see that we are doing quite a lot. We will do more, and not only in science,” the president said. “We will do more not only in science, but also in practical medicine.”
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, healthcare institutions of all levels in Belarus operate at a commendable standard: from national research and treatment centers, regional hospitals, and clinical centers, to district hospitals and primary care facilities. “We have focused on rural health centers and given them a shake-up. Mostly, it's pleasant to see our rural health centers, our primary care units that provide care to our people," the president noted.
“Everything will depend on you,” the head of state said addressing the entire medical community. “If there is even the slightest chance for success, we will support and assist you.”
The president also drew attention to existing shortcomings. “There are very many deficiencies and shortcomings in our healthcare system. Iit is very regrettable when they are of a subjective nature. It's one thing if we lack resources, if we simply cannot do something today. This is life. But when it is subjective, when it depends on a doctor themselves, on those working in healthcare, and people sometimes have legitimate complaints, this is bad. I believe we are capable of overcoming this. I see that the Healthcare Ministry has been working to do so,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
One of the event participants, Veronika Prilutskaya, Associate Professor at the First Department of Childhood Diseases at Belarusian State Medical University, stated that Belarus has a reputable pediatric scientific school, and it is important to preserve it, develop consistently, and pass on to future generations of pediatricians-neonatologists. “It is undeniable that healthcare in the Republic of Belarus is at the highest level. Scientific research supported by the state allows for the implementation of personalized, practice-oriented approaches and improves the quality and effectiveness of healthcare for the child population," she emphasized, directing words of special gratitude for supporting the initiatives of scientists to the head of state.
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that this is not solely his personal merit. “My credit, and that of all my colleagues and subordinates, is that we did not discard what we all achieved during the Soviet period and built on it," he said.
“After the war, having lost so much of our population, with the country lying in ruins, our Belarusian people, the citizens of Belarus truly, as people say, dug in their heels and reached certain heights in healthcare. Much was accomplished,” the president noted. “We discarded nothing, we did not dismantle the system. We proceeded from reality. We understood that before breaking something, one must consider what will replace it. Moving as if on thin ice, slowly, gritting our teeth, we refined our schools, both in education and in healthcare. This is the great merit of those people and those generations who created the foundation of our medicine, our healthcare.”
The head of state placed special emphasis on the successes in providing care for mothers and children. Belarus holds a leading position globally, boasting the lowest rates of infant and maternal mortality. These achievements are acknowledged by foreign experts, including those from countries that are far from friendly towards Belarus.
“You are doing a great thing,” Aleksandr Lukashenko gave high praise to the specialists in this field of healthcare. “You have not only a very attractive but a most crucial function. Life begins with you. You do everything to give all of us the opportunity to become adults. You keep the little ones healthy (and they all pass through the hands of pediatricians, your hands). Otherwise we would have no people, no citizens of Belarus."
The head of state first and foremost thanked all doctors for their hard, dedicated work. “You can see that we are doing quite a lot. We will do more, and not only in science,” the president said. “We will do more not only in science, but also in practical medicine.”
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, healthcare institutions of all levels in Belarus operate at a commendable standard: from national research and treatment centers, regional hospitals, and clinical centers, to district hospitals and primary care facilities. “We have focused on rural health centers and given them a shake-up. Mostly, it's pleasant to see our rural health centers, our primary care units that provide care to our people," the president noted.
“Everything will depend on you,” the head of state said addressing the entire medical community. “If there is even the slightest chance for success, we will support and assist you.”
The president also drew attention to existing shortcomings. “There are very many deficiencies and shortcomings in our healthcare system. Iit is very regrettable when they are of a subjective nature. It's one thing if we lack resources, if we simply cannot do something today. This is life. But when it is subjective, when it depends on a doctor themselves, on those working in healthcare, and people sometimes have legitimate complaints, this is bad. I believe we are capable of overcoming this. I see that the Healthcare Ministry has been working to do so,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
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