Scientists and clergy will discuss medical ethics at a conference in Vitebsk

May 29, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. Issues of medical ethics in the modern world will be discussed by scientists and clergy at an international conference in Vitebsk, the Vitebsk State Medical University (VSMU), which will host it on May 30, informed the BELTA correspondent. The event will be attended by students, scientists, doctors, representatives of the clergy of different denominations from Belarus, Russia, Poland, India, Sri Lanka - over 100 people in total. During the conference, issues of drug addiction and alcoholism prevention, improving the quality of life of sick people, spiritual aspects of combating abortions, computer addiction, as well as other issues related to medical ethics will be discussed. Students from other countries studying at VSMU will also express their opinions. In addition, a visit to Vitebsk State University named after P.M. Masherov, where students study theology, is planned. The organizers of the event are the Vitebsk Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Belarus and VSMU. -0-