Accompanied by Agricultural Minister Oleksandr Baranivsky, Industrial Minister Volodymyr Shandra, Health Minister Yuri Polyachenko and Deputy Chief of Staff Anatoly Matvienko, Victor Yushchenko has gone to Sumy.
The Head of State plans to visit Sumkhimprom and meet with workers of the chemical industry. He is also going to convene a meeting on agricultural problems of the region and meet with Sumy students.
Victor Yushchenko took part in a ceremony to open an oblast cardiology dispensary, which cost UAH 10 mln.
In his speech, the Head of State said the government planned to introduce reforms in first aid medicine and fight HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis, and heart disease. He reiterated that they also intended to sufficiently fund and equip medical facilities in rural areas.
“We will see the peoplefrom Sumy and remote villages undergo treatment here. This is a step for the people,” he said.
Health Minister Yuri Polyachenko said this year the government was going to open five more cardiology hospitals.
Following the opening, Yushchenko and Polyachenkoinspected the site.
Sumy Governor Nina Garkova attended the ceremony.
