Medical cluster should be formed in our republic - Rustem Khamitov

UFA, 4 December 2017. /Bashinform News Agency/. A medical scientific and educational cluster should be formed in the republic. This was stated by the Head of the Region Rustem Khamitov in the annual Address to the State Assembly - the Kurultay of Bashkortostan.

According to him, it is important to strengthen the contribution of medical science to the development of public health.

"The scientists of our republic are known for their studies in the field of ophthalmology, surgical disciplines, advanced methods of restorative treatment and balneology, production of innovative medical materials", he said. Rustem Khamitov also suggested thinking over creation of a medical scientific and educational cluster with participation of research centers, leading clinics and innovative enterprises for replicating scientific achievements, creating new samples of drugs and equipment, and expanding high-tech medical care.

The head of the republic noted that the transition to digital medicine, introduction of remote technologies opened up wide opportunities for systemic management of patient health.

"Medical bracelets, heart pacemakers of the latest generation allow conducting round-the-clock monitoring of health and transfer data to a clinic. Relevant specialists with new high-tech competencies should be prepared". "In general, I instruct the Academy of Sciences of the Republic to prepare and submit relevant annual thematic reports to the Government and the public of the republic for monitoring over human development indicators, including those related to the health of the population.”