Yakutia Allocates Over 923 Million Rubles for Oncology Radiology Equipment in 2027–2028

Over 923.4 million rubles have been allocated in Russia's Sakha (Yakutia) Republic for 2027–2028 to modernize medical equipment in units providing radiological diagnostics and treatment for cancer. The funding is provided under the federal program "Fight Against Oncological Diseases".

In 2027, 72.06 million rubles are planned for these purposes, including 70.62 million from the federal budget and 1.44 million from the republic's budget. In 2028, funding will total 851.4 million rubles, of which 834.37 million comes from the federal budget and 17.03 million from the regional budget. The money will equip existing and newly created units of medical organizations with modern devices and equipment.

Tatyana Nikolaeva, chief physician of the Yakutia Republican Oncology Dispensary, said that the republic's oncology service has significantly expanded its capabilities in recent years. According to the dispensary, the share of diseases detected at early stages has risen by 17.7% over the past ten years, and the number of operations has grown from 2,500 to 4,500 a year thanks to six modern operating rooms.