Residents of Tyrnyauz complained about poor quality medical care.

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Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia Alexander Bastrykin ordered a criminal investigation following a complaint from residents of Tyrnyauz regarding the state of the local hospital and the shortage of specialists and necessary medications.

The Investigative Committee of Russia received a complaint regarding the violation of the rights of residents of Tyrnyauz, Elbrus District, Kabardino-Balkaria.

It states that the hospital building in the city, built in 1956, is in dilapidated condition, the utility systems are worn out, some departments are closed due to a shortage of specialists, and patients are not provided with necessary medications. As a result, local residents are forced to seek medical care in other towns, the Investigative Committee of Russia's information center reported on its Telegram channel on January 9.

In this regard, Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, instructed Andrei Fishman, Head of the Investigative Department for Kabardino-Balkaria, to open a criminal case and submit a report on the investigation's findings.

A 33-second video from the hospital was published by the Gazeta Yuga Telegram channel. It shows the interior of the building with painted walls and a checkered floor. People are sitting in the hallway. The door to one of the offices is hanging by one hinge, and inside, old beds are piled up, along with wardrobes.

Previously, "Caucasian Knot" reported that last December, a Volgodonsk resident complained about poor medical care following a car accident. He is working to complete his treatment and receive the appropriate disability status.