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Lukashenka: Belarus Spends Unacceptably Big Amounts On Purchasing Medications Abroad

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Lukashenka: Belarus Spends Unacceptably Big Amounts On Purchasing Medications Abroad

Has the dictator decided Belarusians will be better off without imported medical preparations?

On August 12, Aliaksandr Lukashenka held a working meeting with Healthcare Minister Uladzimir Karanik, the dictator’s press-center reports.

“When you were appointed we agreed that you will report, first of all, on the improvement of the healthcare system in all fields and directions when you are ready. In view of the recent events in the system our society and I are concerned about such issues as the purchase of medical equipment and pricing,” Aliaksandr Lukashenka said.

The ruler emphasized that fair prices for drugs and medical equipment are very important. “Of course, mediators increase prices for equipment by 30% or even more. The same pertains to drugs, medical substances and so on,” he added. “Working in the crucial link of the system, you are aware of all sore spots and maladies in our healthcare. We need to take serious efforts in this area without losing time.”

Aliaksandr Lukashenka also spoke about the manufacture of medications in Belarus and import substitution. According to him, the country spends up to $500 million on the import of drugs. “This is way too much. And we can produce our own drugs,” the ruler remarked. He recalled the recent instruction to launch the production of nearly a half of all imported drugs in Belarus. The instruction was fulfilled. “Now it is essential to pay serious attention to the substances used in manufacture of these drugs, the spare parts, as they say in industry. It is necessary to pay more attention to the development and production of medications,” Lukashenka said.

Important to note, the Health Ministry suggested on its Facebook page that citizens should send them the scans of the bills when purchasing medicines abroad, and report on the prices.

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