Ukrainians generally perceived the personnel reshuffles as an opportunity and a source of restrained hope, but not as a genuine system renewal, against the backdrop of fragmented trust, high disapproval ratings, and a sense of an early start to the election campaign.
Palestinians have begun crossing the Rafah checkpoint after its reopening. The crossing will be supervised by the EU and local Palestinian staff, while Israel will conduct remote security checks.
The WHO has expressed concern over the emergence of hybrid forms of schistosomiasis parasites, which affect internal organs and could spread globally. The waterborne disease has already been recorded in 78 countries.
The United States completed its withdrawal from the WHO without paying approximately $260 million in contributions. This jeopardizes global programs to combat epidemics.
The StopOdrex website has become a public space for documenting the stories of people who consider themselves or their relatives to have been harmed by treatment at the private Odesa clinic Odrex. It stores stories that, according to the authors, disappeared from other review platforms. During its existence, the StopOdrex website has already been twice targeted for blocking by companies associated with the clinic. Activists are convinced: it is these stories that are annoying the Odrex clinic.
As of January 1, changes to the Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations came into force in Ukraine, aligning it with European standards. The document includes 11 mandatory free vaccinations, including a new vaccination against human papillomavirus infection for girls aged 12-13 and revised dates for MMR vaccination.
From January 1, 2026, Ukraine will update the National Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations, which will include new vaccines and a revised schedule. The Ministry of Health explains that adverse events after immunization are not always related to the vaccine, and serious reactions are extremely rare.
The nine-valent HPV vaccine has arrived in Ukraine and will be distributed to the regions by the end of December. Starting January 1, 2026, mandatory vaccination for girls aged 12–13 will begin according to the updated Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations.
Nearly a million Ukrainian children live in an "eternal lockdown," studying online due to the pandemic and war. This has led to a deterioration in psychological well-being but has also revealed a high level of resilience among young people.
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Guangdong Province due to outbreaks of chikungunya. This incurable mosquito-borne disease causes symptoms of fever and joint pain, and in severe cases can lead to hospitalization and death.
December 1 marks the Day of Prosecutors of Ukraine, World AIDS Day, Prisoners for Peace Day, and Neurologist Day. Also on this day, Walt Disney is honored and "Wear a Dress" Day is celebrated.
The Ministry of Health reminds about the first symptoms and risk factors of COPD, which is the fourth leading cause of death in the world. Timely consultation with a doctor and quitting smoking are key to prevention.
The number of children and adolescents with mental disorders in Europe has increased by a third in the last 15 years, according to a WHO analysis. Every fourth girl aged 15-19 reports mental health problems.
An outbreak of Marburg virus has been confirmed in Ethiopia after samples of viral hemorrhagic fever were detected. The WHO reported that the virus is the same strain as during previous outbreaks in East Africa, with nine cases in the southern region.
The UN refugee agency reported tens of thousands missing after the capture of El Fasher in Darfur. 10,236 new displaced persons were registered between November 9 and 12, bringing the total to 99,128.
Today marks the International Day against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property, International Speech-Language Pathologist Day, and World Diabetes Day. These events remind us of the importance of preserving heritage, correcting speech, and fighting disease.
Nutritionist Lyudmyla Fedorchenko shared how to prepare the body for winter, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and daily routine. She recommends adding fatty fish, eggs, liver, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and vegetables rich in vitamin C to the diet, as well as paying attention to vitamins D, zinc, and omega-3.
In Britain, the government is reducing its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 15%, allocating 850 million pounds sterling for the period 2026–2028.
Yuriy Flomin, an expert at the WHO Bureau in Ukraine and a neurologist, spoke about 9 habits for improving sleep. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine before bed.
The Maldives has introduced a historic ban on smoking, selling, and buying tobacco products for anyone born after January 1, 2007, including foreign tourists. This makes the country the first in the world to effectively create a tobacco-free generation.
Over 460 patients and their companions died in the main hospital of El Fasher, Sudan, after its capture by the RSF paramilitary forces. The WHO confirmed the massacre, which occurred after a series of attacks on the maternity hospital.
Chemists from the University of Warwick and Monash University have discovered pre-methylenomycin C lactone, which is 100 times more effective than methylenomycin A. This antibiotic works against MRSA and VRE without causing bacterial resistance.
About 20% of adults with a normal body mass index have hidden abdominal obesity. This increases the risk of developing hypertension, diabetes, and other cardiometabolic disorders.
Polio vaccination coverage in the European Region has reached its lowest level since 2017, leaving approximately 450,000 infants vulnerable. Poliovirus remains endemic in several Asian countries, posing a risk to Europe.
Today marks World Reptile Day and International Nachos Day. It is also Pharmacist Day, World Iodine Deficiency Day, and Hilarion's Day.
October 20 marks World Day Against Pain, International Statistics Day, International Chefs Day, and International Air Traffic Controllers Day. Christians also commemorate the Great Martyr Artemius.
On October 17, the world celebrates "Wear Red Day", World Trauma Day, and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. World Organ Donation and Transplantation Day is also celebrated on this day.
The European Union is considering a ban on filtered cigarettes and electronic tobacco products. This initiative aims to reduce tobacco consumption and protect the environment.
October 16 marks World Cat Day, which calls for humane treatment of animals, and World Anesthesiologists Day, dedicated to specialists who provide pain-free medical procedures. Also on this day, World Healthy Food Day is celebrated, which draws attention to the fight against hunger, and Boss's Day.
World Breast Cancer Day is celebrated on October 15. Oncological surgeon Denys Karpegin spoke about the early symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this most common cancer among women.
