The main components of health were presented at the exhibition-fair "Vitebshchina – for a healthy lifestyle"
— The health of the population has always been given special attention by the authorities, — noted the head of the main department for healthcare of the regional executive committee, Yuri Derkach, at the opening of the event. — State programs aimed at the development of medicine, physical culture and sports, and ecology are being implemented in the Vitebsk region. It can be confidently stated that excellent conditions have been created in the region for preserving the health of citizens.
Today, a variety of medical institutions and fitness and wellness complexes equipped with the most modern equipment are at their disposal. For the purpose of preventing diseases and injuries, medical workers constantly conduct campaigns aimed at preserving reproductive health and giving up bad habits. Among such events is the traditional exhibition-fair "Vitebsk Region for a Healthy Lifestyle". Its organizers are the regional executive committee, the regional center for hygiene, epidemiology and public health, and the Vitebsk branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
At the exhibition-fair, held in the "Vitebsk" Concert Hall, for two days, residents of the city and its guests were able to receive consultative assistance from a valeologist, oncologist, therapist, cardiologist, psychotherapist, cosmetologist, gastroenterologist, allergist, dermatovenerologist, and obtain informational and educational materials on disease prevention, risk factors, and aspects of a healthy lifestyle.
All interested individuals measured their blood pressure, peak expiratory flow rate for bronchial asthma, and visited a massage therapist.
In addition, the event featured traditional medicine, which is widely used all over the world.
— Today, natural preparations are replacing chemical ones in the treatment of many diseases, — stated **Viktor Spiridonov, chief physician of the regional clinical center of dermatology and cosmetology**. — In our region, you can undergo a course of apitherapy, snail therapy, and hirudotherapy.
To be healthy, one must also eat properly – a truth known to everyone. Our region's enterprises are taking care of this – OJSC "Vitebsk Broiler Poultry Factory", OJSC "Vitebsk Meat Packing Plant", KPUP "Confectionery Factory "Vitba", OJSC "Vitebskhlebprom", OJSC "Postavy Dairy Plant", agricultural branch "Teplichny" RUP "Vitebskenergo", which demonstrated their products at the exhibition-fair.
One should not forget about sports loads either, doctors advise. Representatives of sports clubs, tourist and health resort organizations talked about health and rehabilitation services.
The regional clinical center provides emergency and planned consultative care to children, reported its head of the pediatric preschool and school department, Lyudmila Karlova. By the way, it is important to take care of a child's health even in the womb, so the Vitebsk Regional Clinical Center invites pregnant women to the healthy child room.
— A lot has been done in our city for the health protection of future mothers, — emphasized Natalia Katushenko, Deputy Chief Physician (for Medical Examination and Rehabilitation) of the regional clinical maternity hospital. — Four women's clinics operate, which have been part of the maternity hospital since 2016; each provides specialized care, special appointments for miscarriage and management of women with severe pathologies have been opened, there are offices for cancer prevention and family planning. Repairs have been carried out in the clinics, and the process of creating electronic records, which will contain all patient information, is currently underway. Moreover, if necessary, any healthcare institution in the Vitebsk region can access this information.
Performances by amateur art groups, thematic quizzes, games, and prize drawings took place on the grounds near the concert hall.
Also, a mobile street photo exhibition "Together for Health!", created on the initiative of the Belarusian Red Cross Society, was presented at the event.
The project introduces the stories of residents of Vitebsk, Grodno, and Mogilev regions who found the strength to change their lives and chose a healthy lifestyle – gave up smoking, alcohol abuse, changed their eating habits, and started actively spending their free time.
From November to February, the photo exhibition was held in Minsk, and since March it has been traveling around the regions of Belarus. Residents of Borisov and Zhodino have already had the opportunity to see it. In Vitebsk, the exhibition will be open until September 24, and it can be viewed in the courtyard of the regional museum of local lore (Lenin St., 36). Admission is free.