The Russian government will allocate nearly 5 billion rubles to…
The Russian government will allocate nearly 5 billion rubles to regions for the years 2026–2027 to provide children, adolescents, and pregnant women with diabetes with portable continuous glucose monitoring systems.
Consensus
- The government will allocate nearly 5 billion rubles to regions for purchasing glucose monitoring systems.
- The funding is for children, teenagers, and pregnant women with type 1 diabetes.
- The initiative is part of the federal project 'Combating Diabetes' under the national project 'Long and Active Life'.
- The devices will be provided free of charge to those in need.
- The distribution will occur in two phases: second half of 2026 and first half of 2027.
- A total of approximately 270,000 devices are planned to be purchased.
- The decision was formalized by a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Government to Allocate 5 Billion Rubles for Glucometers for Children and Pregnant Women — Ведомости
- Authorities to allocate 5 billion rubles for glucose monitoring systems for children and pregnant women — Коммерсантъ