Medical units on wheels undergo evaluations in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
On June 30, 2025, the Governor of Kamchatka Krai paid a visit to the mobile medical modules stationed near the "Globus" shopping centre in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The mobile medical units, part of the "Medical Saturdays" project, have been providing convenient health check-ups for local residents.
The governor's visit came amidst a high turnout, despite unfavourable weather conditions. He commended the residents for prioritizing their health and emphasized the government's role in creating conditions for quick and convenient health check-ups.
One such resident who benefited from the mobile medical units was Valentin Nikovenko. Mr. Nikovenko discovered the mobile units while shopping and decided to take advantage of the opportunity. He had been planning to undergo a health check-up but had found it difficult due to work and other commitments.
The mobile medical units offer a much-needed convenience for Kamchatka residents, providing easy access to essential health services. Over the previous four Saturdays - June 14, 21, 28, and 30 - more than 100 people had utilized the services of the mobile medical units.
During his visit, the governor inspected the facilities, interacted with medical staff, and city residents. He attributed the high turnout to the residents' desire to prioritize their health.
While specific details about the "Medical Saturdays" project in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky are not widely available, similar initiatives in Russia typically aim to improve public access to medical consultations and preventive care, especially in remote or underserved areas. These projects often include free health check-ups, specialist consultations, and health education.
For more detailed information or resident feedback on the specific "Medical Saturdays" initiative in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, it would be beneficial to consult official local health department resources.
The governor, during his visit to the mobile medical units, highlighted the residents' prioritization of health and the government's role in facilitating quick and convenient health check-ups. Meanwhile, Valentin Nikovenko, a local resident, found the mobile units' presence near the "Globus" shopping centre particularly useful, as they provided a much-needed convenience for health check-ups that he had been planning for but found difficult due to work commitments. These mobile units are part of the "Medical Saturdays" project, aimed at improving public access to medical consultations, preventive care, and health education.
