Lukashenko signs decree on healthcare funds and charitable activities

Lukashenko has signed a decree 'On Funds and Charitable Activities in Healthcare' that regulates legal relations in this area and updates general provisions regarding funds.

The document defines charitable activities in healthcare and specifies the individuals involved in their organization and financing.

A procedure has been established for collecting funds for medical assistance, their targeted spending, and handling funds received on charitable accounts exceeding limits or remaining unclaimed. A mechanism for monitoring the movement and targeted use of collected funds is also provided.

The decree approves a new version of the regulations on the establishment, operation, and liquidation of funds. Key innovations include doubling the minimum property size required to establish and operate healthcare funds. The decree also sets limits on fund expenditures for employee salaries and other payments, as well as for entrepreneurial activities. Donations from individuals and legal entities are prohibited from being used for such activities.

Implementation of the decree will prevent misappropriation of collected funds, increase transparency in fund operations, improve oversight, and generally streamline charitable activities in healthcare.