Organization of medical service for the population of Kabardino-Balkaria during the Great Patri-otic war

The article explores an urgent issue - the system of medical care for the population of the Kabardino-Balkaria Republic during the Great Patriotic War. Based on new archival documents and other sources, the features of public health protection in extreme conditions of war have been studied. A comparative analysis of the personnel, material, and technical support of medical institutions of the republic at the beginning of 1941 and the post-occupation period (1943–1945) was conducted; problems and their solutions were identified. The role of state authorities and the public in organizing the treatment of wounded soldiers in hospitals and helping them improve their living conditions is considered. The experience of the work of state authorities, health care institutions and public organizations in providing medical, preventive and anti-epidemic assistance to the population of the republic is summarized. The indicators of infectious diseases, infant death, vaccination of the population for 1943–1945 are analyzed. The main causes of the epidemic have been identified. It is concluded that, despite the great difficulties of wartime, by virtue of the activities by state authorities, health care institutions and public organizations, it was possible to ensure the protection of the health of the population in the republic.

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