The life and health of people are at the forefront of Belarus’ national security. The pharmaceutical and microbiological industry plays a special role here. Over the years of independence, Belarus has come a long way: from a modest line-up to modern multidisciplinary production of complex medical drugs. In this episode of BelTA’s YouTube channel “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will explain why Aleksandr Lukashenko insisted on the replacement of imported medicines and whether the government has been successful in implementing this strategy, why Belarus needed a vaccine center and what kind of trap we all fell into when, according to the president, “we have become more and more distanced from nature and its life-giving benefits.” What did the head of state warn private pharmacies about? What medicine does the Belarusian leader consider the most effective and the cheapest? A small spoiler: everyone has it at hand.