Russia Offers Free Personalized Cancer Vaccines and CAR-T Therapy via OMS

Russia's Health Minister announced that personalized therapeutic vaccines and CAR-T cell therapy are now covered under the mandatory health insurance (OMS) program, with first patients receiving treatment free of charge. This marks a significant expansion of state-funded advanced cancer care, though details on scale, eligibility, and clinical efficacy remain unspecified. The move signals Russia's push to position itself in advanced biotech healthcare, but its practical impact is uncertain.