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The StopOdrex website has been blocked for the fourth time due to complaints from the Odrex clinic. Activists are currently working on its restoration. Meanwhile, the movement is expanding and is already represented on two social platforms, Telegram and Instagram.
Modern clinics are a business that is impossible to imagine without marketing, as PR tools can guarantee a steady flow of patients, and therefore, earnings. One of the most popular claims used by clinics in their communications is "treatment according to the principles of evidence-based medicine." But does real evidence-based medicine always stand behind such positioning, and how can a patient understand if the treatment truly meets medical standards?
In Ukraine, patients are increasingly organizing into grassroots movements due to a lack of trust in official mechanisms for protecting rights in the healthcare sector. Given the prolonged legal proceedings in medical negligence cases and the difficulties in obtaining forensic medical examinations, the question arises as to whether the healthcare system is capable of independently identifying medical errors, responding to them effectively and timely, and, most importantly, preventing potential tragedies.
Another case concerning the death of a patient after surgery at the Odesa Odrex clinic has been stalled again. The Lviv Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination returned the materials without a conclusion due to Russian-language medical records maintained by the Odrex clinic. Lawyers warn of the risk of delaying the case and the expiration of the statute of limitations.
The medical negligence case involving Odrex doctors, which may have led to the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, has been transferred from the Prymorskyi to the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa. Due to the change of court, the hearing of the case on its merits will start anew; experts point to risks of stalling the process and the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Who are Vitaliy Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska – the Odrex doctors on trial for medical negligence that may have led to the death of businessman Adnan Kivan. Education, career, professional experience, and the behavior of the defendants during the high-profile trial.
In the case concerning the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, the defense for the Odrex doctor initiated a change of venue, disrupting the hearing of a medical expert. Medical examinations, documentation analysis, compliance with treatment protocols, and the causal link between doctors' actions and the consequences for the patient are the key evidence in medical negligence cases. Such actions by the defendant's lawyers may indicate an attempt to delay the proceedings.
A study by Harvard Medical School has shown that modern AI models are, in most cases, more accurate at determining diagnoses than real doctors. Against the backdrop of medical errors, the complexity of protecting patient rights, and a crisis of trust, people are increasingly seeking alternative mechanisms for verifying medical diagnoses.
In the high-profile case regarding the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, the court was set to proceed with the interrogation of an oncology expert and the analysis of medical evidence. However, the defense for Odrex clinic doctor Vitaliy Rusakov initiated a motion to change the court venue. Lawyers for the victims claim this is a deliberate attempt to delay the process.
In the case concerning the death of Adnan Kivan, the court was set to proceed with the examination of medical evidence and hear from an independent specialist oncologist, who was to evaluate the actions of the accused doctors in terms of medical protocols and treatment standards. Instead, the defense for the Odrex doctor initiated a motion to transfer the case to another court. Lawyers for the victims see these actions as signs of a deliberate attempt to delay the judicial process.
Medical errors are one of the primary threats to patients worldwide: between 3% and 25% of hospitalized individuals face complications due to medical negligence. Misdiagnoses, treatment errors, and violations of medical protocols lead to severe consequences. In Ukraine, the problem is exacerbated by a lack of clear statistics and an effective system of accountability, which undermines trust in healthcare.
In the medical negligence case that may have caused the death of businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic, the next court hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026. One of the accused doctors has publicly criticized the court, alleging a so-called "closed process" and attempting to frame his criminal case as a systemic issue for the entire medical community.
The emergence of public initiatives like StopOdrex is a direct reaction to the inefficiency of state mechanisms for patient protection. When the system fails to provide a swift response to the demand for justice, people are forced to self-organize, unite, and create alternative tools for influence and support.
In medical negligence cases, the court evaluates evidence rather than emotions: medical documentation, expert examinations, and the compliance of the physician's actions with treatment standards. Experts explain why patient gratitude or personal relationships do not hold decisive weight in court.
Ukrainian patients are uniting in public initiatives to document cases of potential medical errors and protect their rights. The reasons include the difficulty of proving medical negligence, lengthy and expensive legal proceedings, and the lack of effective quality control for medical services. Against this backdrop, platforms like StopOdrex are emerging, becoming an alternative tool in the struggle for justice and mutual support.
The defense team for Dr. Vitaliy Rusakov, in the case concerning the death of patient Adnan Kivan, cites joint photos of the doctor and patient and their personal correspondence as arguments to refute the accusation of medical negligence. At the same time, medical law experts emphasize that such arguments are not decisive for a court, which evaluates the doctor's actions based on medical standards, documentation, and expert conclusions.
In 2025, Odrex Clinic received over UAH 37. 5 million in budget funds under NHCU contracts, but its revenues and profits sharply decreased. Against the backdrop of a growing medical market, this may indicate a loss of patient trust due to public scandals and criminal proceedings in which Odrex is involved.
In 2025, the Odrex clinic received over UAH 37. 5 million from the Ukrainian budget under the Medical Guarantees Program, despite criminal proceedings and numerous patient complaints. This became possible because the NHCU is guided by partner selection criteria that do not take into account the reputation of medical institutions, which may pose risks to patients.
A drunk man injured a child and threatened people with a knife in Odesa. The assailant turned out to be a deserter and was handed over to the military law enforcement service.
In Western countries, lawsuits regarding medical negligence are a common practice and part of the quality control system in medicine. They form rules of responsibility, increase transparency in the industry, and influence treatment standards.
Medical malpractice cases in Ukraine rarely reach court despite patient complaints and reports to law enforcement agencies. The reasons for this may include: the high cost of litigation, the difficulty of proving medical error, and the lack of evidence due to patients rarely being given all medical documentation. Thus, the inequality of resources between patients and private clinics often forces people to give up the fight.
In Svitlana Huk's case regarding her husband's death during treatment at the Odrex clinic, another medical examination has been ordered, this time in Lviv. Six years after the case began, the widow places great hopes on the results of the new examination.
The StopOdrex movement, created by patients' families and people who claim to have had negative experiences with treatment at the Odesa clinic "Odrex," continues to collect and publish new stories. Activists assert that their work in the public sphere helps to form a more complete picture – not only positive reviews about the clinic but also the experiences of patients with various treatment outcomes. According to them, this provides people with more information to make an informed and conscious decision when choosing a medical institution.
Adherence to the Ethical Code of a Doctor of Ukraine in practice remains problematic. The case of the Odrex clinic and surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov demonstrates how medical ethics norms can be ignored, and control by the Ministry of Health remains only on paper.
In the case of doctors Vitaliy Rusakov and Maryna Belotserkovska regarding the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, the presiding judge Larysa Pereverzieva was recused. The hearing of the motion is scheduled for April 6 at the Primorsky District Court of Odesa.
The trial in the case of the death of businessman Adnan Kivan in the private Odesa clinic Odrex continues. On the eve of the next hearing, the accused doctor Vitaliy Rusakov intensified public communication or raised a number of questions.
Due to medical negligence by the staff of the Odesa "Odrex" clinic, the woman developed an infection after gynecological surgery. A foreign object was found and removed at another facility.
Scandals, criminal proceedings, and patient complaints – private medicine in Odesa region has come under close scrutiny by law enforcement. MP Viktoriia Vagner calls on the Ministry of Health to conduct an inspection of the region, as risks for patients are increasing.
How to choose a safe dental clinic for treating a child under sedation and what parents should pay attention to. After a series of tragedies in private clinics, the issue of safety once again becomes key.
The revenues of Odrex, one of the largest private clinics in southern Ukraine, have sharply declined, despite the overall growth of the medical market. This may signal a loss of patient trust in the clinic due to high-profile criminal cases involving Odrex and its PR decisions.