Belarusian President concerned about incidence of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in neighboring countries

16 февраля 2016

Alexander Lukashenko has received a report by the Health Minister and requested objective data on the situation in Belarus as high levels of flu deaths have been observed in Russia and Ukraine. According to Vasily Zharko, there has been no outbreak of cold-related diseases in Belarus and it is not likely to happen.

Informed about the situation on the pharmaceutical market, the President urged to avoid unjustified price increases in pharmacies offering all necessary medications.