Dmitry Medvedev discussed current issues of the region’s development with the governor.

During a visit to Kostroma, Dmitry Medvedev visited the city’s maternity hospital No. 1 and spoke with its staff.

Dmitry Medvedev toured the hospital and talked with the doctors and parents of the children undergoing treatment at the hospital.

The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Russian Federation Law On Psychiatric Assistance and Guarantees of Citizens’ Rights in Providing It, and the Civil Procedure Code of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev and Sergei Sobyanin discussed ways to address Moscow’s urban planning and transport issues. The Mayor of Moscow also informed the President on the progress of the capital’s healthcare development programme.

Following a meeting of the Council for the Implementation of Priority National Projects and Demographic Policy on January 19, 2010, the Prime Minister, presidential plenipotentiaries to the Federal Districts and heads of Russia’s constituent entities were instructed to ensure that the first stage of measures to implement Russia’s demographic policy through to 2025 was delivered in 2010.

Dmitry Medvedev visited Domodedovo terrorist attack victims at the Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine.

The subjects of the Thursday meeting were prospects for innovative development of the pharmaceuticals and medical industries, government regulation of medications retail prices, and ways to substitute imported medicines with domestic products.

Following the June 19, 2010 meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia's Economy, the Government of Russia was instructed to encourage foreign investments into the production of pharmaceuticals, computer hardware, medical, telecommunications, energy and energy-saving equipment, and other high-tech products in Russia.

While reviewing the preparations for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, the President visited a new hospital, which is being built in line with IOC recommendations, and the city airport, which has commissioned its second runway.

Ms Golikova reported to the President on the Ministry’s work in 2010 in such areas as support of mothers and children, development of high-tech medical care for children, and pension coverage. 

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Charity Activity and Charitable Organisations and Article 7 of the Federal Law On Insurance Contributions to the Russian Federation Pension Fund, Russian Federation Social Insurance Fund, Federal Compulsory Health Insurance Fund, and Regional Compulsory Health Insurance Funds.

The Governor briefed the President on the results of implementing mother and child health programme in the region.

Ms Golikova briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the ministry’s efforts towards realisation of the goals set out in the Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Immunisation Against Infectious Diseases.

Mr Medvedev said that care for senior citizens is one of the state’s absolute priorities, but people of all ages need to realise that looking after senior citizens is a task for the whole of society, including public organisations and business.

Dmitry Medvedev visited a pharmacy in Kozelsk and held a meeting on providing medicines to senior citizens entitled to benefits.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and guests of the Education in Europe for the Harmonious Development of Students international symposium, which is being held in Moscow.