Fast and free. What examinations can Belarusians undergo during medical campaigns

Measure your blood pressure, take an X-ray on a mobile pulmoscan, find out your blood SUGAR level, determine your weight and height - frequent medical events within the framework of HEALTH days have long become a tradition. One of them - "White Chamomile", dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis, was recently held in different regions of the country. We found out whether people are willing to participate in such events.

Free breathing

On the eve of World Tuberculosis Day (March 24), MINSK residents and guests of the capital were able to quickly and free of charge undergo an examination of the chest organs. The event called "White Chamomile" was held in several locations at once. One of them was, perhaps, the busiest place in Minsk - Komarovsky Market. A mobile digital fluorographic system "Pulmoexpress" was installed here.
- Anyone can have a fluorography, even without documents. If someone has changes in the lungs, we send them to our center for further examination, - explains Lyudmila Kaplich, a phthisiologist at the Minsk Clinical Center for Phthisiopulmonology, and specifies that they saw about 20 people during the first hour of work. - The patients are of different ages. Some learned about the campaign from the Internet and came specifically. However, there were more random passers-by who came to the market for groceries or were just passing by.

According to the DOCTOR, not everyone can find time to go to a medical facility due to their busy schedule. The procedure itself in the mobile Pulmoexpress takes no more than 5-7 minutes, and the result is given immediately. This is much faster than in a clinic, where you have to wait two days.

Red Cross volunteers on duty at the campaign invited passers-by to participate, handing out leaflets with useful information.

- Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that spreads through the air when coughing, sneezing or spitting up. For prevention, it is recommended to have a fluorography every year, improve immunity , eat right, and quit smoking and drinking ALCOHOL, - concludes Lyudmila Kaplich.
 
In the queue for the examination, we meet Olga from Minsk, who stopped by the market for fresh fruit on her way to work. She decided to take part in the campaign right away.

- When else will it be possible to have a fluorography done so quickly? It is very difficult to go to the clinic once again. Usually, we only go to the doctor when something really bothers us, - the girl smiles and notes that she would like to see such campaigns more often. - They are very useful, and in our frantic pace of life, I would even say they are necessary. A reason to think about your health .

Natalya Petrovna learned about the campaign a few days before it was held and specially planned a shopping trip for the day of its holding.
 
- My grandson read on the Internet that a mobile office would be open, and my term was just coming to an end - I had my previous examination in early April last year. So I decided: instead of going to the clinic, where coughing and sneezing patients are waiting to be seen, I’d rather take a walk in the fresh air, - says the pensioner.
 
With the results ready, we meet a young man who introduced himself as Oleg, coming out of the fluorography express.

- I live in Slutsk. I’m in the capital on business, and my passport was left in the car. But even despite the lack of documents, they accepted me, - he does not hide his joy. - Honestly, I don’t remember the last time I had a fluorography, a couple of years ago for sure. At home, I would hardly have done it any time soon: it doesn’t hurt yet, and we are in no hurry. Everything is quick here, I stood in line for about 10-15 minutes, and the examination took another five. I’m healthy!

Find and neutralize

As part of the unified health days, healthcare institutions in each region prepare their own action plan, according to which campaigns are held and projects are developed on various topics: prevention of injuries, oncology, diseases of the circulatory system and many others.
 
For example, in the Brest region, a project called "Prevent disease - choose life" has been held for several years. Its main mission is early diagnosis and timely initiation of treatment for oncological diseases.

- In 2024 , mobile multidisciplinary teams of specialists from regional healthcare organizations visited six districts of the region: Kamenetsky, Berezovsky, Zhabinkovsky, Malorita, Gantsevichy, Lyakhovichsky. In total, more than 1,300 people were consulted, of which 379 patients were sent for additional examination or treatment with various diagnoses, 130 - with suspected oncology, - the figures are given in the Health Department of the Brest Regional Executive Committee.

After additional examinations, oncological diseases were confirmed in 20 people, and in 13 cases they were detected at an early stage of development.
The implementation of an important and necessary project has continued this year. Thus, specialists have already visited the Ivatsevichi district, on April 18, a team of doctors will work in Kobrinsky, and then visit the Luninets district.

By the way, this action is not the only one in the region. In April, the event "Medical examination is great" will be held on the basis of the UP "Zhabinka PMK-10". A multidisciplinary team of doctors, which includes a therapist, endocrinologist, gynecologist, ophthalmologist and other specialists, will conduct a comprehensive reception of the organization's employees.

On April 4, a mobile event of doctors - specialists in the prevention of diseases of the circulatory system - will be held in the day care department for pensioners of the State Institution "Berezovsky TCSON". A similar event will be held for the wards of the State Institution "Berezovsky TCSON" in Beloozersk.

Healthcare institutions in the Gomel region are preparing for World Health Day, which is celebrated on April 7. In addition to preventive events, they plan to organize round tables with the participation of schoolchildren and students.

- The global trend is that diseases of the circulatory system occupy a leading position. In our region, large-scale events are held dedicated to the prevention of non-communicable diseases, in particular diseases of the circulatory system, - clarifies the HEAD of the public health department of the State Institution "Gomel Regional Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health" Irina Atarik. - Twice a month, events are held in each district, mainly in places of mass gatherings of people. For example, in shopping centers, post offices.

During such events, healthcare professionals measure blood pressure, and if there are any abnormalities, a general practitioner or cardiologist will immediately consult on the problem and give the necessary recommendations.

Marina VALAKH,
photo by the author,
newspaper "7 days".