A solemn event dedicated to the Day of Medical Workers was held at Vitebsk State Medical University

On June 17, 2026, Vitebsk State Medical University hosted a solemn event dedicated to the Day of Medical Workers.

The holiday brought together those who guard human health every day: experienced doctors, young specialists and industry veterans.

Honorary guests addressed congratulations to the medical community of Vitebsk region: Alexey Guida, Deputy Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Mikhail Vishnevetsky, Head of the Main Department for Healthcare, Vladimir Plytkevich, Chairman of the regional organization of the Belarusian Professional Union of Healthcare Workers, and Alexey Chukanov, Rector of VSMU.

The speakers emphasized the tremendous importance of the work of each health worker for the development of the region's healthcare system, and thanked the audience for their outstanding professionalism and dedication.

The best representatives of the sphere received well—deserved awards - certificates of honor and commendations from the regional power vertical, the Ministry of Health, the branch trade union and Vitebsk State Medical University. There are many representatives of VSMU among the awardees.

A special event of the evening was the celebration of the winners of the regional stage of the republican contest "Doctor of the Year".

The bright accent of the holiday was the performances of the creative teams of the VSMU and talented employees of the health care institutions of the Vitebsk region, whose vocal and choreographic performances made this day truly unforgettable for all the heroes of the celebration.