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.
The Prymorsky District Court of Odesa extended the night house arrest for the head of surgery and a former oncologist at the "Odrex" clinic in a patient's death case. The preventive measures will remain in effect for another two months, and Rusakov's suspension from his position was also extended.
The StopOdrex platform, where families of deceased patients and people with negative experiences of treatment at the "Odrex" clinic publicly share their stories, has been blocked for the third time. People who consider themselves victims view this as an attempt by the clinic to silence them and push the truth out of the public space. At the same time, they fear that after informational pressure, physical violence may follow.
Miller Law Firm lawyers and the Odrex clinic tried to expose law enforcement pressure at a press conference, but resorted to manipulation. They denied license revocation and the existence of criminal proceedings, despite official data.
UNN journalist was not allowed into Odrex press conference, despite prior accreditation.
The StopOdrex website, created to share stories of treatment at the Odrex clinic, has been blocked after the clinic filed a complaint with the World Intellectual Property Organization. Relatives of the victims believe that the clinic is trying to hide the truth.
The scandalous "Odrex" clinic, against which 10 criminal proceedings have been initiated, announced the "successful completion" of an inspection regarding compliance with licensing conditions. Such a result of the inspection by a special commission of the Ministry of Health raises questions about the regulator and strengthens suspicions of a possible conflict of interest, given the long-standing ties of the clinic's management personally with Minister Viktor Liashko.
The StopOdrex platform, where patients share stories about treatment at the Odrex clinic, has been blocked again. The initiators consider this an attempt to hide the truth from the public.
More than two weeks have passed since the completion of the inspection of Odrex's compliance with licensing conditions. However, the Ministry of Health has still not published a decision, despite dozens of criminal proceedings, patient deaths, and widespread public outcry regarding the "Odrex Case." Such a pause endangers Ukrainian patients and raises questions about the regulator's reaction. Particular attention is drawn to a possible conflict of interest, as Minister Viktor Lyashko is personally acquainted with and has long cooperated with the head of Odrex.
In Ukraine, patient deaths are recorded in private medical facilities due to poor quality medical care and non-compliance with protocols. Political expert Mykhailo Shnaider notes that the Ministry of Health reacts to tragedies rather than preventing them.
Two months after the release of the film "Wasp's Nest," it became known that the Odrex clinic is involved in 10 criminal cases, and the Ministry of Health has revoked one of its licenses. However, relatives of the deceased patients note a lack of communication from the investigation.
The Ministry of Health has still not published a decision regarding the inspection of two legal entities associated with the Odrex clinic, despite the commission completing its work on January 8, 2026. This delay raises questions amid numerous criminal proceedings against the clinic.
The Main Investigation Department of the National Police has completed the investigation into the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic. Two doctors are accused of improper performance of duties, which led to the patient's death.
