PROSPECTS FOR DEVELOPING MEDICAL VOLUNTEERING IN RUSSIA

The session will provide a unique platform to discuss key issues related to the development of the medical volunteer movement in Russia. Leaders responsible for advancing volunteerism in the country will discuss prospects for the development of medical volunteering until 2030 and consider legislative changes that will contribute to this cause. In addition, the participants will discuss the involvement of the Medical Volunteers movement in solving pressing problems with domestic healthcare. What steps need to be taken to further develop medical volunteering in Russia? How can the regional executive authorities and higher education institutions enhance their collaboration? Why is it important to train representatives responsible for implementing youth policy and volunteer activities in the regions? What are the prospects for partnerships between the Medical Volunteers All-Russian Public Movement and the Federal Centre for the Support of Volunteering and Mentoring of the Russian Ministry of Health?