The chief epidemiologist of the Sverdlovsk region Alexander Kharitonov died

In Yekaterinburg died Alexander Nikolayevich Kharitonov – chief epidemiologist of the Ministry of Health of the Sverdlovsk region, candidate of medical sciences, Honorary citizen of Yekaterinburg. This was reported by Deputy Governor – Minister of Health Tatiana Savinova.

“I regret to announce that Alexander Nikolaevich Kharitonov, an outstanding specialist in the field of epidemiology, health care organizer, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Honorary Citizen of Yekaterinburg, has passed away,” said Tatiana Savinova.

Alexander Kharitonov made a great contribution to the epidemiological safety of the region: he created a service of clinical epidemiologists in Yekaterinburg, developed effective approaches to the prevention of infections and anti-epidemic measures, participated in the fight against influenza A (H1N1) in 2009-2010 and in the prevention of coronavirus infection. In addition, he trained several generations of specialists and was actively engaged in mentoring.

“For me, Alexander was not only an outstanding colleague and mentor, but also a person to whom one could always turn for wise advice, accurate assessment and support. His passing is an irreparable loss for the health care of Yekaterinburg and the Sverdlovsk region, for everyone who knew him and worked with him. I express my sincere condolences to the relatives, friends and colleagues of Alexander Nikolaevich Kharitonov. I share your pain and sorrow, said the Deputy Governor.

Earlier, “MK-Ural” wrote that on September 17, on the 60th year of life, Sergey Chepikov died – a two-time Olympic champion, two-time world champion, the first in Russian history winner of the Biathlon World Cup, an honorary citizen of Yekaterinburg and a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation. The head of Yekaterinburg Alexei Orlov expressed condolences to the relatives, friends and pupils of the athlete.