Overview
- More than 6,000 doctors are expected to start work in Russian medical institutions in 2026, according to a cabinet notice.
- The forecast also anticipates over 8,000 mid-level medical specialists entering the system next year.
- The government approved an additional 9.6 billion rubles for wages in 2026 to account for the projected staffing increase, with the order signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
- The funds will be distributed to territorial compulsory medical insurance funds for payroll needs.
- Officials characterize the figures as projections of workforce growth rather than confirmed hires.