16 September, Vitebsk /Sergey Kochetov - BELTA/. For the first time in 20 years, a decrease in the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been recorded in Belarus in 2009, informed BELTA correspondent Alexander Lukyanov, chief freelance dermatovenerologist of the Ministry of Health of Belarus, associate professor of the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases of the Belarusian State Medical University. He is participating in the international scientific and practical conference on topical issues of diagnosis and treatment of socially significant dermatoses and sexually transmitted infections, which opened today in Vitebsk.
According to Alexander Lukyanov, the decrease in STI incidence is the result of consistent work by all state services, including dermatovenerological ones. Currently, Belarus is modernizing its laboratory facilities, and the diagnostic standards for STIs have been brought into line with global regulations. PCR real-time diagnostic laboratories are operational in all regional centers, making innovations in laboratory diagnostics accessible to citizens. Dermatovenerologists, in conjunction with gynecologists and urologists, are addressing key issues related to ensuring the country's demographic security.
Dermatology, a rather complex field of medical science and practice, is actively developing in Belarus. Today, the main task for dermatologists is to improve the quality of life for citizens suffering from dermatological pathologies, especially their severe manifestations. Belarusian specialists are implementing, in particular, the use of immunobiological drugs in the treatment of patients with severe skin diseases. This area will see active development in the coming years to provide effective assistance to patients.
A two-day conference in Vitebsk is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Department of Dermatovenereology of the Vitebsk State Medical University. The event in the regional center brought together over 100 leading dermatovenereologists, urologists, and cosmetologists from scientific and medical institutions, and educational establishments from Russia, Ukraine, Poland, as well as from all regions of Belarus. One of the main topics of the conference is the diagnosis and treatment of dermatoses, which are the most common and socially significant skin diseases that cause skin and joint lesions and can lead to disability. In particular, specialists will discuss the problems of diagnosing severe forms of psoriasis and the application of new and innovative treatment methods. Separate sections will be dedicated to the consideration of current issues in cosmetology, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. A discussion will be held on the treatment of rare dermatological diseases based on case studies from scientists and practitioners of medical institutions.
The conference is organized by the Ministry of Health of Belarus and the Vitebsk State Medical University.
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