From December 24, ice phenomena are expected to appear and intensify on Ukrainian rivers and in the shallow waters of the Kyiv, Kamianske, and Dnipro reservoirs. Rescuers urge Ukrainians to be careful near bodies of water and not to go out on the ice.
The Ministry of Defense has identified the comprehensive renovation of the military rehabilitation system as a priority area of work, which requires about UAH 8 billion. Next year, the state budget will allocate over UAH 700 million for the development of the network of military hospitals, and the NATO project "RENOVATOR" has already accumulated 80 million euros.
A patient died on December 14 after taking Pfizer's Hympavzi, which caused serious side effects, including a stroke. Pfizer is gathering information, not expecting an impact on patient safety.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš underwent an outpatient facial procedure at Vinohrady Hospital. The 71-year-old politician has already returned to his duties; the procedure was planned.
Doctors of the private Odesa clinic Odrex, who are suspected of medical negligence that could have led to the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, may be involved not only in this story. At least, this is what other former patients of the clinic and families of the deceased claim, who publicly share their treatment experiences. In these stories, people describe similar scenarios and consequences and suggest that these are systemic errors by Odrex doctors, not an isolated incident.
The Cherkasy prosecutor's office has sent to court the case of an anesthesiologist accused of improper performance of duties, which led to the death of a child. The investigation believes that the doctor violated instructions regarding the dosage of anesthesia during a planned operation in November 2024.
The Stop Odrex website, created by relatives of deceased patients and former patients of the private Odesa clinic Odrex, has temporarily ceased operations. This happened due to complaints from the clinic, which accused the website of misleading users and harming its business reputation.
In Kyiv, the third "Bez Khvyl" (No Waves) relaxation shelter has started operating, combining safety and mental health support. The project was implemented thanks to a business idea competition from the "MHP-Hromadi" Charitable Foundation.
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy. It is the first pill of its kind to receive approval and is expected to be available in the U.S. in early 2026.
A measles outbreak occurred in a Dnipro gymnasium, with three children from one class falling ill. In total, over 380 cases of infectious diseases, including ARVI and COVID-19, have been recorded in the region.
In Kyiv, during the 51st week of 2025, 10,744 new cases of influenza and ARVI, including COVID-19, were registered. 6,673 children and 4,071 adults fell ill, and 143 people with flu/ARVI and 15 with COVID-19 were hospitalized.
The so-called "Odrex case" became a catalyst for discussing systemic problems in the field of licensing private medicine in Ukraine. At a meeting of the relevant Verkhovna Rada committee, MP Viktoriia Vagner raised the issue of the risks of the current model of control over medical institutions, which allows effectively circumventing regulator's sanctions. Following the discussion, the Ministry of Health is to prepare an analysis of the gaps in the licensing system and present it to the deputies.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine will conduct an unscheduled inspection of another legal entity associated with the activities of the Odesa private clinic Odrex – LLC "Medical House "Odrex". The reason for the inspection was criminal proceedings in which the company is involved.
New cases of leprosy have been detected in Croatia and Romania, with Croatia's being an "imported case" in a worker from Nepal, and Romania's involving two confirmed and two suspected cases among massage parlor employees. Medical professionals assure that the disease is highly treatable with antibiotics, and there is no risk of widespread transmission.
Healthcare facilities in the south of Odesa region are operating normally, and emergency teams are working without interruption. Hospitalization routes have been adjusted to take into account bypass roads, ensuring a full range of medical care.
Studies have shown that properly cooked potatoes help with weight loss by replacing protein with them. Boiled potatoes contain less fat and calories, and are also rich in fiber and resistant starch, which reduces appetite.
The study found that umbilical cord length, fetal position, nutrition, and growth rate influence fingerprint formation. Even similar fingerprints are not absolutely identical, and scars, burns, or medications can change them throughout life.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that is worsening. Her doctors are preparing for a possible organ transplant, which may be needed as early as autumn 2025.
After the investigation into the death of businessman Adnan Kivan began, the owners of the Odrex clinic registered a new company, "Medical House 'Odrex'". In December 2025, they founded another firm providing medical services – LLC "MDO Pivden".
Leonid Kuchuk, the founder of the Odrex clinic, and his partner Tigran Arutyunyan, started with the gambling business. Kuchuk, who currently lives abroad, continues to control his business in Ukraine.
A traumatologist in Kyiv has been served with a notice of suspicion for extorting UAH 30,000 for a free operation using an Ilizarov apparatus for a wounded serviceman. The serviceman, hospitalized with injuries near Avdiivka, was forced to pay this amount.
In temporarily occupied Alchevsk, schools are not introducing quarantine despite the widespread outbreak of streptoderma among students. Parents are forced to attend classes, despite the risk of infection.
A new batch of 6,995 hearing aids has arrived in Ukraine for children and adults. The equipment is being prepared for free distribution to the regions during December-January.
In the US, a package of regulatory measures has been introduced aimed at stopping the provision of gender-affirming medical care to minors.
The "Odrex Case" became a litmus test for the systemic problems of Ukrainian medicine: imperfect legislation, lack of clear rules of responsibility, and mechanisms of professional control. Experts and politicians emphasize: without medical self-governance and transparent procedures for evaluating medical care, the system is doomed.
Ukraine will increase the accessibility of prostheses and orthoses for civilians affected by Russian aggression by increasing compensation and, for the first time, providing children with bionic prostheses. The government has adopted a corresponding decision, while maintaining the algorithm for receiving assistance.
Ukrainian citizens are calling on the Ministry of Health and law enforcement agencies to respond to numerous complaints about the Odrex clinic. People have recorded video appeals to government and law enforcement officials to draw attention to systemic violations at the clinic. They have also created the Stop Odrex website to collect new testimonies and support each other.
The State Logistics Operator of the Ministry of Defense will for the first time purchase 150,000 DNA systems for servicemen for UAH 37. 8 million. This will allow for the identification of the deceased and missing, and the data will be stored in accordance with the law.
The Odesa Oblast police are investigating criminal proceedings regarding the alleged embezzlement of budget funds by the management of the private clinic "Odrex" and the communal Odesa hospital. The investigation believes that the transfer of 4 million hryvnias to "Dim Medytsyny" LLC, to which the "Odrex" clinic was registered, was unfounded.
A Care Space for veterans has opened in Bila Tserkva, providing medical, psychological, social, and legal support. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Health with the support of IOM and the EU, as part of a national network.
