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.
Families of patients who died after treatment at the Odesa private clinic Odrex, and former patients who report severe complications, have launched the Stop Odrex website. It aims to unite victims and make their stories public to break the silence due to fear and achieve justice.
Research has found that some new variants of the H5N1 bird flu virus are better at infecting cow cells than older ones. This highlights the need for monitoring as the virus spreads among dairy cattle and poses a potential pandemic threat.
The FDA has approved Enhertu from AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo for the first-line treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer. The combination with Perjeta extended progression-free survival and reduced tumors in 87% of patients.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine sees no grounds for a full inspection of the Odesa private clinic "Odrex", despite numerous patient deaths and criminal proceedings. The agency explains this by the absence of requests from the Prosecutor General's Office regarding other legal entities of the clinic.
Over the past week, 10,238 new cases of flu and ARVI, including COVID-19, were registered in Kyiv, which is 4. 7% more than last week. 160 patients with flu and ARVI, as well as 25 people with COVID-19, were hospitalized.
Former patients and relatives of those who died after treatment at the Odesa clinic Odrex have created the Stop Odrex website. The platform is designed to collect stories, provide mutual support, and draw attention to possible cases of medical negligence.
Ukraine has for the first time purchased the innovative drug pembrolizumab for the free treatment of melanoma. Deliveries are expected from June 2026 under a managed access mechanism.
After a month-long shortage, the flu vaccine has started to reappear in private clinics and pharmacies in Ukraine. The available vaccines are "Vaxigrip Tetra" and "GC Flu," the supply volumes of which were smaller than usual.
Pulmonologist Rostyslav Liubevych spoke about the hidden symptoms of bronchial asthma and the importance of timely diagnosis. He provided recommendations for first aid during an attack and disease prevention.
California jurors awarded $40 million to two women who claimed Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The company plans to appeal the verdict, stating that its products are safe.
King Charles III of Great Britain reported significant progress in his cancer treatment, noting that the treatment is yielding good results. The monarch urged citizens to take advantage of screening programs.
In November 2025, 1,105 cases of tuberculosis were detected in Ukraine, 261 of which were drug-resistant. 949 people successfully completed treatment.
In Ukraine, there are no clear procedures for accessing medical documentation and transparent mechanisms for evaluating medical care, which was once again confirmed by the scandal with the private clinic "Odrex". Deputy Head of the Committee on National Health Oksana Dmytriieva is working on relevant changes to the legislation.
A new wave of flu, caused by the H3N2 strain, has swept across dozens of countries. The virus, which has undergone seven mutations, has spread to more than 30 countries, causing concern among medical professionals.
The Ministry of Health has suspended one of the licenses of the Odesa clinic "Odrex" due to the failure to provide documents during an inspection. The license was revoked from "Dim Medytsyny" LLC, but the clinic has several others.
Swelling, often ignored, can be an early sign of heart failure, hormonal imbalances, kidney problems, or lymphatic system issues. It is important to distinguish between situational and persistent swelling, as the latter requires immediate consultation with a doctor.
Every Ukrainian man and woman aged 40 and over will receive a personal invitation in Diia on the 30th day after their birthday. After accepting the invitation, UAH 2000 will be credited to the Diia.Card, which can be used exclusively for health screening.
The "Odrex case" has revealed serious problems in the field of patient rights protection and regulation of private medicine in Ukraine. Despite the revocation of one of its licenses, the "Odrex" clinic continues to operate and provide medical services through other legal entities. In response to the situation, the Verkhovna Rada plans to hold a meeting of the relevant medical committee with the participation of the Ministry of Health.
Iryna Zaikova, co-owner of the Odrex clinic, is an inventor in the gambling industry. Together with another co-owner of the clinic, Larysa Mysotska, she was associated with a number of companies, some of which were involved in criminal proceedings.
