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Ukraine to receive first Mirage fighter jets from France in January - media
Russian authorities have no intention of conceding conditions for ending the war - ISW
US says Putin considered nuclear option, but China intervened
Slovakia will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine despite Fico's threats
The U.S. tells whether it will be able to deliver all weapons from the new aid packages to Ukraine by January 20
Snow and ice are expected in Ukraine: weather forecasters gave a forecast for January 4
The Ministry of Defense told at what stage is the digital reform of the military commission
Skaletska: The Ministry of Health should act in favor of patients, not monopoliesExclusive
Ministry of Health has been tasked with restoring Okhmatdyt - Shmyhal
MP: Doctors who worked in MSEC will not be able to work in newly formed teams for assessment of daily functioning
Molnlycke Health Care and “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine”: a monopoly supported by public unions
More than 40 thousand cases delayed by the MSEC have already been transferred to expert teams - Shmyhal
Rada to consider reasons for monopoly in the market of headbands for butterfly peopleExclusive
The myth of cheap medicines in Europe: why is it not true? VIDEOExclusive
The Shalimov Transplantation Center told what services will be provided under the state medical guarantees
ARMA ignores auditors' findings: instead of eliminating deficiencies in the Register of Seized Assets, there will be a new design
The king is naked, but he hasn't realized it yet: how the change of tax leadership destroyed the Hetmantsev era
Molnlycke Health Care and “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine”: a monopoly supported by public unions
Four-year accessibility program in Brovary: how people with disabilities are helped
Orthodox calendar for 2025: dates of the great feasts
Occupants deprive Ukrainians without Russian passports of access to vital medicines
Smartwatch app can help quit smoking - researchers
Re-examination for persons with disabilities: how and to whom to undergo it
From 2025, the MSEC will be replaced by a new assessment system: what will change for Ukrainians
New services in the primary healthcare package from 2025: what has changed
Starting from 2025, public healthcare institutions may provide paid services: what is changing
From January 1, medical institutions will start working exclusively through the Medical Guarantee Program
Magnetic storms in January 2025: calendar and recommendations
The amazing superpower of axolotls will help create a revolutionary supergel for skin regeneration
To make the celebration a joy: how to drink alcohol properly during a New Year's feast
The Ministry of Health is introducing a new assessment system instead of the MSEC: what awaits Ukrainians
China responds to WHO that it shared information on COVID “without holding anything back”
Will bird flu become a new pandemic? CDC monitors “red flags”
The Czech Republic is among the world leaders in the consumption of diabetes medicines
Rada Committee to Investigate Scandal Over Supply of Bandages for Butterfly PeopleExclusive
Large-scale verification of officials' disability: first suspicions for prosecutors, more than 100 people lost their status
President signed the law on liquidation of the MSEC: what will change in 2025
New research: every cigarette takes 20 minutes of life
The Ministry of Health has canceled disability for 188 people after checking suspicious cases
Medical crisis in Zaporizhzhia TOT: Russians admit to shortage of doctors
Snow and ice are expected in Ukraine: weather forecasters gave a forecast for January 4
On January 4, Ukraine is expected to experience a cold snap with snow and ice, with temperatures ranging from -3° to +2°. Traffic on the roads will be hampered by weather conditions, with winds of up to 18 m/s.
The Ministry of Defense told at what stage is the digital reform of the military commission
The Ministry of Defense is introducing an electronic referral to the VLC, which can be obtained without visiting the TCC. The reform provides for the possibility of undergoing a medical examination in any civilian medical facility of one's choice.
Skaletska: The Ministry of Health should act in favor of patients, not monopolies
The former Minister of Health has revealed the reasons for the Swedish company's monopoly on the market of bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The Ministry of Health should urgently review medical records and the composition of working groups.
Ministry of Health has been tasked with restoring Okhmatdyt - Shmyhal
The Government will allocate UAH 2. 6 billion to renovate 15 medical institutions, including the restoration of Okhmatdyt. The Affordable Medicines program will receive a record UAH 6.6 billion and 30 new active ingredients.
MP: Doctors who worked in MSEC will not be able to work in newly formed teams for assessment of daily functioning
For violation of this ban, the heads of the institutions will be held seriously liable.
Molnlycke Health Care and “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine”: a monopoly supported by public unions
The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care is suspected of financing the Orphan Diseases of Ukraine NGO to maintain its monopoly. The head of the association, Tetiana Kulesha, may be lobbying for the interests of the medical bandage manufacturer.
More than 40 thousand cases delayed by the MSEC have already been transferred to expert teams - Shmyhal
More than 40,000 delayed MSEC cases were transferred to expert teams for review. 1476 expert teams were formed in 291 medical institutions, involving more than 5,000 doctors.
Rada to consider reasons for monopoly in the market of headbands for butterfly people
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Health has postponed the decision to provide patients with epidermolysis bullosa with bandages. The Ministry of Health has two weeks to study the issue of the Swedish company's monopoly on the medical bandages market.
The myth of cheap medicines in Europe: why is it not true? VIDEO
Popular medicines in the EU are much more expensive than in Ukraine.
The Shalimov Transplantation Center told what services will be provided under the state medical guarantees
Starting in January 2025, the Shalimov National Center for Cancer Treatment will be funded through the NHSU. The center plans to sign agreements for 15 packages of medical guarantees, including organ transplants and surgical operations.
Occupants deprive Ukrainians without Russian passports of access to vital medicines
Since January 1, Ukrainians without a Russian passport have not been able to receive preferential medicines and assistance on the TOT. Medicines are available only at their own expense, but they are difficult to find and the prices are 2-3 times higher than market prices.
Smartwatch app can help quit smoking - researchers
British researchers have created a smartwatch app that recognizes hand movements while smoking and sends motivational messages. Testing on 18 volunteers showed positive results - 66% approved the use of the device.
Re-examination for persons with disabilities: how and to whom to undergo it
The Ministry of Health is updating the disability assessment system starting in January 2025. For some categories, the period of re-examination has been extended to 6 months, and the indefinite status does not require re-examination.
From 2025, the MSEC will be replaced by a new assessment system: what will change for Ukrainians
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on the liquidation of medical and social expert commissions from January 1, 2025. Instead of the MSEC, 1,348 expert teams will start working in 286 hospitals, which will assess functioning according to new standards.
New services in the primary healthcare package from 2025: what has changed
The NHSU will integrate mental health and tuberculosis treatment services into the primary health care package in 2025. All primary healthcare facilities will provide free psychological assistance, and tuberculosis treatment will be subject to additional conditions.
Starting from 2025, public healthcare institutions may provide paid services: what is changing
Starting from January 1, 2025, state and municipal medical institutions will be able to provide paid medical services in Ukraine. The fees will apply to services that are not covered by the medical guarantee program and additional services.
From January 1, medical institutions will start working exclusively through the Medical Guarantee Program
Starting January 1, 2025, all medical institutions will work through the NHSU Medical Guarantee Program. The first agreement has already been signed by the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, and other institutions must comply with the NHSU requirements.
Magnetic storms in January 2025: calendar and recommendations
In January 2025, magnetic storms of varying intensity are predicted, with the most active period from January 1 to 18. The strongest disturbances are expected on January 1 and 16 with a Kp index of up to 5.
The amazing superpower of axolotls will help create a revolutionary supergel for skin regeneration
Scientists are developing cosmeceutical products based on axolotl collagen extract for skin repair. Clinical trials of the new “supergel” are almost complete in the United States.
To make the celebration a joy: how to drink alcohol properly during a New Year's feast
Experts talked about ways to minimize the harmful effects of alcohol on the body during the celebration. Recommendations on the choice of drinks and the rules for their consumption, as well as tips for hangovers were provided.
The Ministry of Health is introducing a new assessment system instead of the MSEC: what awaits Ukrainians
Starting from January 1, 2025, a new system of functioning assessment by expert teams instead of the MSEC will be launched in Ukraine. The assessment process will include a visit to a doctor, preparation of documents, and consideration of the case by an expert team.
China responds to WHO that it shared information on COVID “without holding anything back”
The WHO has called on China to provide more data on the origin of COVID-19. Beijing denies the accusations and claims that it shared all the information “without concealment.
Will bird flu become a new pandemic? CDC monitors “red flags”
The CDC reports alarming mutations in the avian influenza virus after the first severe case in the United States. A total of 65 cases have been reported in 10 states, including 37 in California.
The Czech Republic is among the world leaders in the consumption of diabetes medicines
The Czech Republic ranks 4th in the world in terms of consumption of diabetes and cardiovascular drugs. Experts attribute this to both high morbidity and excessive consumption of medicines.
Rada Committee to Investigate Scandal Over Supply of Bandages for Butterfly People
The Parliamentary Committee on Health will investigate the possible monopoly of Molnlycke Health Care on the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The committee will check for corruption and the effectiveness of the care products.
Large-scale verification of officials' disability: first suspicions for prosecutors, more than 100 people lost their status
The Ministry of Health has reviewed 924 cases of disability for officials, 136 of whom have lost their disability status. Two prosecutors have already been notified of suspicion, and more than 2,000 cases are being checked.
President signed the law on liquidation of the MSEC: what will change in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, the MSEC will be liquidated and replaced by expert commissions in cluster hospitals. All previous decisions of the MSEC will remain in force, and the new system of assessing the functioning of individuals will be implemented in stages.
New research: every cigarette takes 20 minutes of life
Scientists from University College London have found that the harm from smoking is twice as great as previously thought. One cigarette shortens life by 20 minutes, and smokers lose an average of 10 years of life.
The Ministry of Health has canceled disability for 188 people after checking suspicious cases
Law enforcers have submitted more than 2,000 cases of questionable disability to the Ministry of Health, of which 1,000 have already been reviewed.
Medical crisis in Zaporizhzhia TOT: Russians admit to shortage of doctors
In the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, the occupiers are facing a shortage of medical personnel. Last year, only 40 doctors from Russia agreed to work in the occupied territories.