The head of the Nizhny Novgorod Ministry of Health will have a deputy for childbirth assistance.

      April 9, 2026 09:10 Society The position of Deputy Minister of Health will be established in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The specialist will oversee the areas of maternity care and reproductive health. This was announced by Governor Gleb Nikitin in an interview with Yuri Podolyak. According to the head of the region, this position should be filled by a specialist with medical and psychological education. The candidate has already been identified. It is expected that this post will be held by a woman who shares the principles of an active demographic policy. During the conversation, the demographic situation in the Nizhny Novgorod region was also discussed. The governor reminded about the existing support measures for families and spoke about plans for further development in this area. A project called "Osnova" is already being implemented in the region, which provides comprehensive assistance to families. Within its framework, parents can apply for "Parental Salary" and receive a certificate for the purchase of children's goods. In addition, work has been organized in the region with women who have decided to terminate their pregnancies, and the direction of IVF for couples facing difficulties in having children is also being developed. In the same interview, Nikitin mentioned that queues for IVF have been eliminated in the region. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.