Russian students learn about the dangers of “soft” drugs 27.01.2012

On January 25, Health and Development staffers attended an Internet lesson for Russian schoolchildren and high school students on the dangers of “soft” drugs. This event was organized by the Federal Drug Control Service (FSKN) and RIA Novosti, and is the second session on the topic “There are no soft drugs,” part of an anti-drug Internet learning series called “I have the right to know!”

Holding an event of this type enabled the organizers to bring together experts and students from different parts of Russia, and featured movies, short anti-drug clips, commentary from specialists, and real-life stories from those who have suffered because of drug use. Students from Moscow, the Moscow Region, St. Petersburg, and Tomsk had the opportunity to get answers to their questions from experts, and share their opinions and suggestions.

December 1 is World AIDS Day 01.12.2011

Every year on December 1, starting in 1988, the World Health Organization has observed World AIDS Day. Every year, more countries and public organizations take part in a range of events organized for this day. This day serves as a reminder of the necessity to halt the global spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

The Health and Development Foundation took part in the 21st Century Healthy Generation conference in Barnaul 28.11.2011

At the invitation of the Altai Region education and youth affairs department, specialists from the Health and Development Foundation held a master class for conference participants on the foundation’s program “Everything that concerns you.” The VIII 21st Century Healthy Generation conference was held on November 23 in Barnaul, and was organized by the Altai Region department on education and youth affairs and the Altai Region Institute of Continuing Pedagogical Education.

During plenary and section meetings, as well as during the master class, conference participants discussed such topics as the formation of a healthy lifestyle, designing pedagogical systems that create healthy students, and introducing innovative pedagogical technologies.

"CMC МАМЕ" program was launched in Russia on 20 November. 20.11.2011

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Frequently asked questions about CMC MAME (Text4baby Russia) 14.11.2011

Is it free?

Yes! Text messages sent from CMC MAME are free for subscribers at every stage of the program, including the SMS you send to sign up.

SMS content is developed by leading Russian experts in the sphere of obstetrics/gynecology and neonatology, with the support of the Russian Ministry of Health and Social Development.

This is a Russian project based on international experience that was created based on a dialogue within the framework of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission. SMS content is developed in accordance with Russian Federation requirements, protocols, and legislation, and in accordance with the needs of Russian women.