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The UK Defense Intelligence: War in Ukraine Strains russian Healthcare System

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There is widespread struggle for access to medical services and shortages of essential supplies across russia / screenshot from video
There is widespread struggle for access to medical services and shortages of essential supplies across russia / screenshot from video

There is widespread struggle for access to medical services and shortages of essential supplies across russia

The impact of the war against Ukraine on healthcare in russia is highly likely being felt by the civilian population, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.

Russian media has reported that the general public is struggling to access hospital services throughout the country. A shortage of medical products is also being reported, including broad-spectrum antibiotics.

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There is widespread struggle for access to medical services and shortages of essential supplies across russia Defense Express The UK Defense Intelligence: War in Ukraine Strains russian Healthcare System
There is widespread struggle for access to medical services and shortages of essential supplies across russia / open source

The war is likely to be significantly contributing to this situation as hospitals are treating wounded personnel. The government is also being forced to reduce the civilian health estate nationwide, due to a lack of clinical staff and financial pressures.

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