Tatarstan, DSM sign MOU for fortified nutrition

DSM has strengthened its presence in the Republic of Tatarstan with the signing of a new agreement to help the country modernise its public health care. The signing took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the presence of President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands.

Under the terms, DSM and the local Ministry of Health Care will implement a study for the provision of vitamins to patients (children and adults) admitted for treatment at in-patient hospitals, to measure the effectiveness of a specially developed vitamin and mineral complex. Following a positive outcome, the objective is to start adding vitamins/minerals when providing in-patient medical care in hospitals in the country.