The LPR Ministry of Health reported a shortage of obstetricians-gynecologists, neonatologists and pediatricians. The staffing of the LPR medical institutions with obstetricians-gynecologists is 56%, pediatricians - 44%, neonates - 32%. The head of the department for the organization of medical care for children and the obstetric service of the Ministry of Health of the Republic, Svetlana Mesliuchenko, informed the LIC. "Obstetrics, gynecology, pediatric services, as well as neonatal services are experiencing staff shortages. In general, the staffing level is 56% for obstetricians-gynecologists, 44% for pediatricians and 32% for newborns," she announced. read more