Over 6000 children underwent health examinations in Yakutia
Expansion of Neonatal Screening in Yakutia Under "Long and Active Life" Project
Neonatal screening in Yakutia, Russia, is undergoing an expansion as part of the national project "Long and Active Life." This initiative aims to improve early diagnosis and preventive care for newborns in the region by broadening the spectrum of diseases screened.
The expansion involves implementing more comprehensive screening protocols for newborns to detect congenital and hereditary diseases at an early stage. This includes testing for 36 different diseases through a blood analysis.
The program is aligned with national health priorities under "Long and Active Life," which focuses on improving health outcomes and life expectancy through early intervention and prevention. The expansion is intended to improve the availability and accessibility of neonatal screening services across Yakutia, a region characterized by remote and dispersed populations, to ensure early identification of treatable conditions and reduce infant morbidity and mortality.
Additional investments are likely being made to upgrade laboratory facilities, train medical personnel, and improve data management systems to support expanded neonatal screening capabilities. The project fits within the broader context of Russia’s efforts to enhance pediatric and maternal health services nationwide by introducing standardized screening protocols and increasing coverage.
However, specific technical details about which conditions are added or exact timelines of the program expansion in Yakutia under this national initiative are not detailed in the available search results. For more precise information, official regional health ministry releases or national project documentation would need to be consulted.
The neonatal screening program in Yakutia has been ongoing since at least 2025. According to data provided by the republic's Ministry of Health, nearly 10,000 infants underwent neonatal screening last year, and over 6,000 newborns have undergone expanded neonatal screening since the start of 2025.
Timely detection of genetic diseases through neonatal screening allows for early treatment to be started, which is crucial for the timely detection and treatment of genetic diseases. Yakutia's Minister of Health, Lena Afanasyeva, emphasized the importance of neonatal screening, stating that early screening is crucial for the timely detection and treatment of genetic diseases.
This expansion of the neonatal screening program in Yakutia reflects Russia’s emphasis on preventative care in maternal and child health as part of national healthcare modernization efforts.
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