Patients in clinics are often asked to sign documents waiving claims against the doctor and medical facility in case of complications. Medical lawyer Dmytro Kasianenko explained whether such a practice has legal force and whether the patient retains the right to go to court.
The court in the case of the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic has moved to the merits phase. The Primorsky District Court of Odesa completed the preparatory proceedings and scheduled the first hearing for March 23, 2026. The defendants in the case are the clinic's doctors - surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov and oncologist Maryna Belotserkivska.
Land schemes in large cities often look like purely business stories, but their consequences are felt by the entire community. When city land is used non-transparently, the budget loses funds, and the market loses fair competition. The story with the land under the Odrex clinic in Odesa shows how such decisions can affect the city's development.
The private Odesa clinic Odrex denies its involvement in criminal cases of fraud, document forgery, and medical negligence. At the same time, law enforcement agencies are investigating 10 criminal proceedings related to the activities of the medical institution or its employees, under the relevant articles.
The Ministry of Health revoked the license of LLC "Dim Medytsyny" due to its refusal to provide documents. The clinic is concealing this fact, manipulating data about successfully passing inspections.
The StopOdrex website, which collects patient stories from the controversial clinic, has resumed operations despite three blockages. Co-founder of the StopOdrex movement, Khrystyna Totkailo, announced that activists and all concerned individuals can now communicate through two platforms: the website and a Telegram channel.
Odesa police are investigating a criminal case regarding the possible illegal seizure of land by the Odrex clinic. The medical facility leases premises from LLC "Fabrika Akatsiya", with which it shares owners, and states that all questions should be directed to the landlord.
Cooperation between the state and private clinics within the Medical Guarantees Program requires not only a formal check of compliance with criteria, but also an assessment of reputational risks. Honest patient reviews and criminal investigations surrounding certain medical institutions intensify the discussion about the criteria for selecting NHSU partners. The clinic's reputation should become a new criterion when concluding contracts using budget funds.
The Ukrainian healthcare system is experiencing a deep crisis due to the war, staff outflow, and the lack of real control over the quality of treatment. Former Minister of Health Oleh Musiy warns: without finances, a well-thought-out personnel policy, and clear criteria for accountability, the system will continue to decline, and patients' access to assistance will decrease. An example of such a decline is the "Odrex Case," which became a test for the state regulator and its ability to protect patients.
The "Odrex case" has gained wide public resonance, and against this background, journalists began to publish stories from the StopOdrex Telegram channel. In it, former patients and families of those who died after treatment anonymously share their experiences. They talk about discharges in critical condition, foreign objects in the body after operations, and, according to families, improper treatment.
The preliminary hearing in the case of the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic has been postponed again. The next hearing is scheduled for March 12, 2026.
The land under the Odrex clinic in Odesa has become the subject of a criminal investigation due to possible unauthorized expansion and change of its intended purpose. Activist Oleh Mykhailyk links this to political cover-up by former deputy mayor Mykhailo Kuchuk.
The resonant "Odrex Case" and dozens of patient complaints about treatment have exposed a systemic problem of Ukrainian patients' vulnerability. The Verkhovna Rada is already discussing the need for legislative changes that will clearly distinguish between professional error and criminal negligence. This concerns the responsibility not only of doctors but also of the management of medical institutions, which must be accountable for management decisions and the organization of care.
The StopOdrex movement has received dozens of complaints from patients of the Odrex clinic in two months, despite three attempts to block the resource. Patients complain about discrepancies in medical documentation, false diagnoses, and psychological pressure.
In private clinics with high bills, patients buy not only comfort and modern technology – they buy a sense of security. But when tragedy strikes, families often find themselves in a years-long struggle for justice. Three high-profile stories of medical tragedies show how difficult the path from a patient's death to a court verdict can be.
In the case of the possible unauthorized seizure of land in Odesa, where the Odrex clinic is located, the prosecutor's office may demand that the land agreements be declared invalid. This could lead to the demolition of illegally constructed structures and the return of the land to the community.
The NHSSU and the Ministry of Health are ignoring journalists' inquiries regarding cooperation with the scandalous Odrex clinic, which is involved in 10 criminal proceedings. This raises questions about a possible conflict of interest due to personal connections between the clinic's management and Minister of Health Viktor Liashko.
The preliminary hearing in the case of doctors Vitaliy Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkivska regarding the death of businessman Adnan Kivan has been postponed to February 26 due to the non-appearance of a lawyer. Meanwhile, Rusakov and the Odrex clinic are actively conducting a PR campaign on social media.
The land plot on Rozkydailivska Street in Odesa, where the scandalous Odrex clinic operates, has become the center of criminal proceedings. According to documents, this land is designated for industrial use, but a private medical institution has been operating here for over ten years. The investigation is checking for possible expansion of the plot boundaries and changes in its purpose without proper permits. At the same time, an analysis of open registries indicates that the land-owning company and the structures through which the clinic operates are controlled by the same individuals.
Law enforcement is investigating the possible unauthorized seizure of land and change of land use designation for the plot under the Odrex clinic in Odesa. The landowner and the clinic share common founders, which casts doubt on their non-involvement.
A number of high-profile medical scandals have been exposed in Ukraine, undermining trust in the healthcare system. These include the "Doctor P" case, transplantation manipulations, and accusations against medical staff at the "Odrex" clinic for improper performance of duties.
The username "danbao" was sold for over $2. 1 million, making it the highest price ever paid for a public name on Telegram. The buyer from China paid 1,583,948 TON for the nickname, which translates to "guarantor" or "intermediary."
Police are investigating the involvement of the "INTO SANA" clinic and other medical facilities in Odesa in a draft evasion scheme. For 22 thousand dollars, fictitious medical certificates were sold, allowing individuals to avoid military service.
Law enforcement officers are investigating the possible illegal expansion of the land plot boundaries and the change of its intended purpose, where the Odrex clinic is located. The co-owners of the clinic and the land lessor have almost identical founders.
The NHSSU has signed a contract with the controversial Odrex clinic for the "Health Screening 40+" program, despite criminal proceedings and patient complaints. This decision raises questions about patient safety and the use of budget funds.
Behind the facade of the scandalous Odrex clinic lies a history connected with the gambling business, offshore companies, and ties to Russia. And the key owners, who previously stood behind the production of slot machines and profited from ludomania, now manage a medical institution where the price of a mistake is a human life.
StopOdrex activists, including families of deceased patients of the Odrex clinic, launched a Telegram channel for communication. This decision was made after the third blocking of the StopOdrex website.
The case of Adnan Kivan's death became a turning point for the Odrex clinic. After it gained wide resonance, more and more people dared to speak about their own negative experiences of treatment in the scandalous clinic. In response, Odrex's lawyers seem to have chosen a tactic of shifting the case from the legal to the public sphere. Experts emphasize: in such conditions, the line between the right to defense and the risks to the principles of the rule of law is extremely thin.
At the address of the scandalous Odesa clinic Odrex on Rozkydailivska Street, 69/71, 27 legal entities are registered: medical companies, as well as an insurance company, an investment fund, a taxi and courier delivery service, a security agency, and businesses in IT and agricultural trade. Such a concentration of diverse companies at one address can create conditions for building a complex system of financial flow redistribution.
The Ministry of Health found no violations at LLC "Medical House "Odrex"" and LLC "Center of Medicine" during an inspection on January 6-8, 2026. These companies are associated with the Odrex clinic, which is involved in 10 criminal cases.
