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Putin Marks Krug Dobra Fund’s Fifth Anniversary as Aid Tops 30,000 Children

The state-backed charity finances therapies for 110 rare and severe pediatric diseases across Russia.

Overview

  • The fund reports assisting more than 30,000 children over five years, with the total surpassing that mark in 2025.
  • In a Kremlin telegram, President Vladimir Putin congratulated the team, highlighting thanks from young patients and expressing confidence in its future work.
  • Current procurement covers 131 medicines, medical devices and rehabilitation aids, and the fund pays for 11 categories of high‑tech surgeries.
  • An expert council reviews diseases and treatments using clinical evidence, and the board of trustees approves additions to the procurement list.
  • Major beneficiary groups include children with cystic fibrosis, chronic hepatitis C, spinal muscular atrophy, primary immunodeficiencies and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.