More than Br64 billion has been allocated for the implementation of the "Children of Belarus" program in 2006-2009.

September 23, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. Br64.2 billion has been allocated for the implementation of the "Children of Belarus" presidential program for 2006-2009. This was announced today by Elena Bogdan, Head of the Department for Assistance to Mothers and Children of the Ministry of Health of Belarus, at a republican seminar for pediatricians, which is being held on September 23-24 in Vitebsk, according to a BELTA correspondent. Financing of the program in the first half of the current year amounted to Br478.7 million. "All tasks set by the 'Children of Belarus' program have been fulfilled," Elena Bogdan emphasized. The situation of children with disabilities, orphans, and children left without parental care or in difficult life situations has improved in the country. The system of social service institutions for families and children has been developed. Interagency coordination has been strengthened, as well as efforts to promptly identify children living in dysfunctional families. The coverage of orphan children and children left without parental care with family-based living arrangements has increased by up to 70%. The number of children with psychophysical development disorders who have undergone various types of rehabilitation is growing. The coverage of children with various forms of health improvement and sanatorium-resort treatment has expanded by 15%. The number of children and adolescents involved in various forms of extracurricular activities has increased. "Tangible results have been achieved in each of the subprograms," the specialist noted. The new "Children of Belarus" presidential program for 2011-2015 is currently undergoing coordination. On October 1, it will be submitted to the Council of Ministers for consideration, Elena Bogdan added. -0-