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The supply of influenza vaccines is delayed due to the switch to trivalent vaccines and production difficulties. The Ministry of Health expects them in November 2026.
Russia refused five times to provide the WHO with details of Daria Shipilova’s death. The institute had safety problems for years and cooperated with the Russian Defense Ministry.
Stroke symptoms occur suddenly: call 103 or 112 immediately. In Ukraine, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation are covered by the NHSU.
October 29 marks World Stroke Day, World Psoriasis Day, Financial Independence Day, and World Ultrasound Day. The faithful honor Anastasia of Rome.
October 24 marks United Nations Day, Development Day, and World Polio Day. Disarmament Week also begins, and saints are honored.
Ebola has been confirmed in Abuja in a woman who arrived from Uganda. Authorities are searching for 44 people who may have come into contact with the patient.
October 21 marks Iodine Deficiency Prevention Day and Mass Media Day. Believers honor the Venerable Hilarions.
In Ukraine, Breast Cancer Awareness Day is observed, while around the world, Statistics Day, World Osteoporosis Day, and International Chefs Day are marked. The faithful honor Saint Artemius.
Kenya has detected its eighth Ebola case, while 128 contacts remain in quarantine. In the DRC, the outbreak has now spread to eight provinces.
On October 18, professional, international, and church observances are marked. In Ukraine, food industry workers and the Apostle Luke are honored.
On October 17, the world observes the International Days for the Eradication of Poverty, Trauma Awareness, and Organ Donation. Believers honor the prophets Hosea and Erotheus.
October 16 marks World Food Day, Anesthesiologists' Day, World Bread Day, and Healthy Eating Day. The faithful honor Saint Longinus.
On October 15, several international commemorative dates are observed around the world, while believers commemorate saints according to the new and old calendars.
On October 12, the world celebrates Spain Day, Columbus Day, and World Arthritis Day and World Pain Day. The church observance is dedicated to the holy martyrs.
In Ukraine, Artist's Day and the Day of Sanitary and Epidemiological Service Workers are celebrated. Around the world, a number of international observances are marked.
Russia told the WHO that the laboratory technician was not infected with pneumonic plague. The cause of the woman’s pneumonia and death has still not been established.
Quarantine was lifted in Irkutsk Oblast after nearly 5,000 negative tests. The WHO still does not know the cause of the laboratory technician's death.
The capital's hospitals are receiving backup generators, supplies of fuel, water, medicines, and food. The work is expected to be completed by the end of November.
In Ukraine, Lawyers’ Day is celebrated, while around the world, it is Vision, Dyslexia and Octopus Days. The Church calendar commemorates Pelagia and Thais.
Ukrainian authorities are monitoring the plague situation in Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no threats to Ukraine have currently been detected.
The WHO is verifying reports of the death of an employee of an anti-plague institute from severe pneumonia. The organization requested data about the second patient.
Trump announced an upcoming conversation with Putin following the death of a laboratory technician at an anti-plague center in Siberia. The WHO called on Russia to be transparent.
Beijing plans to nominate Sun Li for the position of WHO Director-General at a late stage. China seeks to strengthen its influence after the United States' withdrawal from the organization.
The WHO considers the risk of an epidemic low following the death of a laboratory technician at the plague institute in Irkutsk. Contacts are under observation; no new cases have been detected.
Kenya has identified its first confirmed case of Ebola — the patient has died. Authorities have identified 28 contacts, including relatives and medical workers.
A suspected case of pneumonic plague in Irkutsk Oblast claimed the life of a laboratory technician, and around 200 contacts were isolated. The WHO considers a global epidemic unlikely.
In the DRC, 4,018 people have died from Ebola out of 8,300 confirmed cases. Efforts to contain the disease are hampered by strikes, violence, and community distrust.
More than 65% of the capable network of healthcare facilities in Kyiv are already autonomous; they are expected to prepare all 100% by the end of October, but whether they will make it in time - remains an open question.
September 29 is a reminder about the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and the 2026 campaign “Don’t Miss a Beat. ” If you experience symptoms of a heart attack, call 103 or 112.
Ukraine honors the victims of Babyn Yar, while the world marks Heart Day and the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. The faithful commemorate Cyriacus and Euphymia.