Komi Republic's free health screenings detect 5,000 new medical cases in 2025

Over 110,000 residents of the Komi Republic have completed free mandatory medical checkups this year. The exams, part of Russia's Long and Active Life programme, aim to detect serious conditions early. By the end of 2025, officials expect 640,000 people in the region to undergo screening. The checkups follow a two-stage process. First, patients complete a health questionnaire, undergo measurements, and receive blood tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray, and a general practitioner's assessment. Those over 40 also have an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and fecal occult blood testing.

Women receive gynaecological exams and mammograms, while men of a certain age are screened for prostate cancer. Any diagnosed conditions lead to referrals for further testing and treatment. In Syktyvkar, the region's capital, 76,454 residents were examined in 2025. The screenings identified 5,000 new cases, including malignant tumours, diabetes, and respiratory or digestive diseases. Early detection through these checkups helps manage conditions like cancer, hypertension, and bronchial asthma.

The programme offers free screenings to improve early diagnosis rates. With 640,000 people expected to complete exams by year's end, health officials continue to expand access. All diagnosed patients have already been referred for follow-up care.