Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Flu Pandemic Swept Through the Country Revealing Putridity of healthcare system
Belarusian medical officer Mikalai Shaulau wrote an open letter to people of Belarus. read more
Almost 180 Swine Flu Cases Confirmed in Belarus
As many as 179 H1N1, or swine flu, cases were confirmed in Belarus as of November 23, said the health ministry. As of November 19, 13 pneumonia deaths caused by H1N1 were recorded in Belarus. read more
Affordability of Drinks is Behind High Levels of Alcohol Consumption in Belarus
The affordability of alcoholic beverages is among the key factors behind the high levels of alcohol consumption in Belarus, Andrey Kapytaw, a departmental head at the National Center of Mental Health, told reporters in Minsk on Monday. read more
Number of Deaths From Swine Flu Growing in Belarus
The A(H1N1) pandemic virus has been detected in 13 Belarusians died from pneumonia. However, the authorities continue to state only 165 persons suffer from swine flu. read more
Participant Satisfied With First Meeting Of The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum
Syarhey Matskevich, leader of the Assembly of Pro-democratic Non-governmental Organizations was satisfied with the Belarusian delegation’s participation in the first meeting of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum. read more
Upper Parliamentary Chamber Approves Youth Policy Bill
Antanina Morava, chair of the upper chamber’s Committee on Education, Science, Culture and Social Development, described the bill as the first one of the kind in the Commonwealth of Independent States. read more
Information Ministry Issues Warnings To Four Private Newspapers
The exact reasons behind the warnings to the Va-bank, Nasha Niva, Narodnaya Volya and Belarus version of Russia’s popular tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda were not immediately clear. read more
Unauthorized Demonstration in Minsk`s Central Square Passed Without Incident
The rally of solidarity with political prisoners and families of abducted oppositionists was held on October Square in Minsk on November 16. Policemen were not hindering its holding, however there were paddy wagons behind the Palace of Republic. read more
Belarusian Authorities Raise Objections To Consideration Of Death Row
The Belarusian authorities have raised objections to the consideration of death row inmate Vasil Yuzepchuk’s complaint by the UN Human Rights Committee. read more
No Flu Vaccine In Minsk
Despite the flu epidemic, information about deaths from pneumonia and the increased number of swine flu cases, an immunization campaign in Minsk ended. read more |
