The Russian government has taken a formal step toward strengthening public health and emergency response by authorizing a Specialized Center within the Ministry of Emergencies dedicated to sanitary treatment of the population. The decree outlining this creation was published on the official government portal, confirming the decision and its scope (Source: official site).
According to the order, a federal state government agency will be established and placed under the jurisdiction of the Russian Emergencies Ministry. The document emphasizes the center’s role as part of the broader emergency management framework, aligning it with national efforts to safeguard public health during crises (Source: official site).
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated that the new unit will have a staff ceiling of up to 52 personnel. This modest core team is intended to coordinate sanitary measures, oversee disinfection operations, and manage sanitation of premises, equipment, territories, and property during emergencies and public health campaigns (Source: official site).
In addition to establishing the sanitary treatment center, the decree references ongoing investments in regional emergency infrastructure. For instance, in July, funds exceeding 115 million rubles were allocated to establish a fire department in the Manzheroksky rural settlement of the Altai Republic, reflecting a broader push to expand capabilities across the country (Source: official site).
Earlier pronouncements by Mishustin included provisions to transfer confiscated goods to the Ministry of Defense and to the Ministry of Emergencies, signaling an ongoing process to optimize resource use within the state’s security and civil protection apparatus (Source: official site).