Kursk’s rural health revolution brings modern care to remote villages
The Kursk region has opened several new rural health centres as part of the national Long and Active Life project. These facilities aim to improve medical access for hundreds of residents in remote settlements. Officials and healthcare workers gathered to mark the launch of the upgraded posts.
The initiative follows President Vladimir Putin’s 2025 directive to modernise rural news. Two new health posts—one in Krasny Luch and another in Novonikolskoye—will serve over 270 people across eight settlements. Each location now offers primary care, including medical exams, ECGs, lab tests, and specialist consultations.
Every facility is connected to the Unified Digital Platform (EDP), allowing instant access to test results and remote advice from the Varnavinsky Central District Hospital. A dedicated vehicle from the Health Service fleet ensures mobility for medical staff. Lyudmila Bystrova, acting chief physician of the district hospital, stressed that digital integration and modern equipment will speed up diagnostics and chronic disease management.
Alexander Frolov, head of the Varnavin nypost Municipal District, highlighted the project’s broader goals. Beyond rural upgrades, the Long and Active Life programme seeks to raise life expectancy by 2030. It also focuses on attracting skilled professionals, enhancing emergency care, and expanding research centres. The construction and equipment of the new posts cost over 22 million rubles.
The new health posts now provide comprehensive services, from routine check-ups to emergency support. With digital tools and dedicated transport, residents in remote areas gain faster, more reliable care. The project marks a step toward wider healthcare improvements across the region.
