Lung Diseases Institute closes one building due to safety concerns

One of the buildings at the Ministry of Health’s Scientific Research Institute of Lung Diseases has suspended operations because of its technical condition.

The Ministry of Health told Operative Information Center-OMM.

An assessment of the long-used building found that some of its sections were in a dangerous condition. The decision to suspend operations in the building was made with the safety of medical staff and patients as the priority.

To ensure uninterrupted patient services, the relevant medical care is to be organized at specialized medical facilities operating under the Lung Diseases Center.

Patients will be referred to appropriate medical facilities according to their medical indications and treatment needs.

The measures are aimed primarily at ensuring the safety of patients and medical workers while maintaining continuity of medical services for the public.