Starting September 1, 2025, children in Russia will undergo more extensive health examinations, including reproductive health assessments from the age of six. These changes aim to improve early diagnosis and intervention for potential health and developmental issues.

Mikhail Murashko, the Minister of Health of Russia, announced the new measures at the Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology. He stated that reproductive health checks will commence at age six and continue annually from age 13.

The updated health examination protocols will also include earlier and more frequent screenings for other health concerns. Infants will receive ophthalmological examinations with mandatory ophthalmoscopy under mydriasis (pupil dilation) at one month and one year of age. Furthermore, otolaryngologists will examine children at one and six years old.

For children identified as being in risk groups, blood cholesterol level testing will be implemented at ages six and ten. Body weight standard deviation will also be determined for at-risk children.

A parental testing screening will be introduced at 1.5 years of age to identify children at risk of mental development issues or impairments. Those flagged as high-risk will undergo additional neurological examinations.

These changes, effective September 1, 2025, are intended to facilitate the early detection of threats to children’s health and overall development.