The Medical Guarantee Program covers pregnancy support, tests, and childbirth with pain relief. Expectant mothers receive prenatal screening free of charge.
Seven cases of hantavirus have been detected on the cruise ship MV Hondius, with three fatalities reported. The WHO assesses the global risk as low and is continuing its investigation.
May 5 marks Midwives' Day, Europe Day, and Hand Hygiene Day. Today also celebrates Princess Day, Cartoonists' Day, and the name day of Iryna.
Three people have died from hantavirus on a Dutch liner. The WHO states there is a low risk to the general public and no need for restrictions.
Dmytro Govsieiev emphasizes that a cesarean section is a vital method for saving the lives of mother and child, but it should not be viewed as a universal tool.
Ministry of Health specialists have laboratory confirmed the appearance of the Cicada strain in Ukraine. Symptoms of the new variant do not differ from previous Omicron virus lineages.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the cancellation of mandatory vaccinations for the US military. From now on, flu vaccination for military personnel will be voluntary.
The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine warns about the development of steatosis, hepatitis, and cirrhosis due to alcohol. In 2024, 72% of Ukrainians consumed alcohol, which threatens irreversible changes.
Intelligence showed a 3D model of the drone with Chinese cameras and Swiss chips. The drone has a range of 45 km and uses AI for target tracking.
One in five children worldwide experiences violence, and 80% of crimes are committed by acquaintances. Only 10% of sexual abuse cases become known to law enforcement.
WHO and scientists' research has identified the causes of female exhaustion due to dual burden. Experts have provided advice on time auditing and setting boundaries.
Nine medics were killed in five strikes in southern Lebanon. Due to the shelling, four hospitals and 51 medical aid centers are completely closed.
The attack on the medical facility killed 13 children and staff, and the hospital ceased operations. The total number of victims of the attacks exceeded 2,000 people.
WHO Regional Director Hanan Balkhy announced preparations for a nuclear incident. The organization is training staff due to the threat to the region.
The first battery is expected in 2027 amid last year's drone incidents over strategic facilities.
Economist Bohdan Dolintse stated that Defence City has significant advantages but is not a universal solution for all market players. He highlighted the lack of incentives for production localization and formal barriers for potential residents.
Two women, aged 40 and 45, who vacationed in Zanzibar, contracted tropical malaria. They did not undergo chemoprophylaxis and had numerous mosquito bites.
A study has found that the tropical disease chikungunya can be transmitted by mosquitoes across much of Europe. Rising temperatures allow the infection to spread as far north as southern England.
The European Commission proposes a pan-European AI-based drone detection system using 5G to protect critical infrastructure. This initiative is a response to drone incidents and will complement the defensive "drone wall" project on the border with Russia.
The FDA has rejected Moderna's application for a new mRNA flu vaccine, citing inadequate clinical trials. The agency raised objections to the vaccine's comparison with the "best available standard of care in the US."
The United Nations is awaiting a decision on the payment of almost $4 billion in debt by the United States. The UN Secretary-General warned of a possible financial collapse if member states do not pay their contributions.
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.
