Mikhail Gorbachev (health reforms)

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, introduced health reforms in the 1980s aimed at improving the country's healthcare system. His policies focused on decentralizing healthcare and increasing accessibility to medical services. Gorbachev sought to address issues like poor healthcare infrastructure and inadequate medical supplies. He emphasized preventive care and public health education, attempting to shift priorities from purely curative approaches. However, these reforms faced challenges due to economic struggles and bureaucratic resistance, ultimately reflecting his broader initiatives of perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness) aimed at modernizing Soviet society.