Ministry of Health of Saratov Region

History

2024

Procurement of 1.8 thousand units of medical equipment and overhaul of hospitals. For which 1.7 billion rubles were allocated in the Saratov region

In the Saratov region, by the end of 2024, more than ₽1,7 billion were allocated for the modernization of primary health care. This became known in September 2024. The funds were directed to the overhaul of seven hospitals, the purchase of over 1.8 thousand units of medical equipment, as well as the installation of 18 feldsher-obstetric centers (FAPs) in rural settlements.

According to Saratov 24, citing the press service of Governor Roman Busargin, in September 2024, repair work was completed at four facilities, and they continue at three more. In 2025, the authorities plan to repair an additional 11 medical institutions.

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The region continues to actively update medical infrastructure, including equipment for diagnostic needs. Among the purchases are X-ray machines, mammographs, tomographs and other medical equipment. The modernization program, supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin, also provides advanced funding, which allowed part of the equipment to be purchased as early as 2023.

"Thanks to the support of President Vladimir Putin, medical care is becoming more and more affordable and high-quality for the residents of our region. New institutions are being built, existing ones are being repaired, FAPs are being installed in villages. It is important that all work is completed on time, and it is already necessary to plan a new program until 2030, "said Governor Roman Busargin.

According to the press service, in addition to the overhaul of hospitals, the installation of 8 feldsher-obstetric points will be completed by the end of October 2024. As of September 2024, 10 such points have already been installed, which will significantly increase the availability of primary health care in remote areas of the region.^[1]

Appointment of Vladimir Dudakov as head of the Ministry of Health

From June 21, 2024, Vladimir Dudakov became the new head of the Ministry of Health of the Saratov Region. He replaced Oleg Kostin. Read more here.

2022

Appointment of Oleg Kostin as head of the Ministry of Health of the Saratov region

On October 4, 2022, the Governor of the Saratov Region Roman Busargin appointed Oleg Kostin to the post of Minister of Health of the region. Since 2020, Kostin has been the acting head of the department. Read more here.

Former head of the Saratov Ministry of Health acquitted in the case of substitution of medical equipment for 53 million rubles

In February 2022, the former head of the Saratov Ministry of Health Natalya Mazina was acquitted in the case of the substitution of medical equipment for tens of millions of rubles. When considering the appeal submission of the prosecutor's office, the Saratov Regional Court found her not guilty of abuse of office and dismissed the submission. Read more here.

2020

Former head of the Saratov Ministry of Health accused of fraud in public procurement of ultrasound scanners for 53 million rubles

In October 2020, the department for the investigation of especially important cases of the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in the Saratov Region, the ex-head of the regional Ministry of Health, charged Natalya Mazina with abuse of office committed by a person holding a public position in a constituent entity of the Russian Federation (part 2 of article 285 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Read more here.

Lawsuit against NIPK "Electron" demanding to replace 18 ultrasound devices in hospitals in the region

The Ministry of Health of the Saratov Region filed a lawsuit against the local supplier and St. Petersburg manufacturer of NIPK "Electron," demanding to replace 18 ultrasound devices and pay penalties for the delay in their supply of 53.2 million rubles. This became known on August 28, 2020. Read more here.

Conducting searches in the office of the Minister of Health due to abuse of authority during the procurement of equipment for children's clinics

On January 17, 2020, TASS reported that law enforcement officers searched the office of the Minister of Health of the Saratov Region Natalia Mazina. The searches are related to the case of abuse of office during the procurement of equipment for children's clinics. Read more here.

2019: Petition to involve the Ministry of Health of the Saratov Region as an accomplice in the case of "anti-competitive" purchase of X-ray machines

On October 15, 2019, TAdviser became known that the Saratov OFAS continues to consider the case on the grounds of an anti-competitive agreement (paragraph 2 of part 1. Article 11 of Federal Law No. 135 - FZ "On Protection of Competition") during auctions for supplies to hospitals and clinics of the region of digital X-ray machines. The case was initiated at the request of a potential bidder - Nika LLC.

At one of the last meetings, representatives of Nika LLC petitioned to involve the regional ministry of health as an accomplice. Read more here.

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