Honored Artist of Ukraine Tamara Plashenko died at the age of 70 from brain cancer. Her son Volodymyr Kryzhanivskyi reported that the disease was incurable.
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.
The US Department of Health is beginning to study the impact of mobile device radiation on humans. The FDA has removed pages from its website that claimed mobile phones were completely safe.
Khrystyna Totkailo, whose father died after treatment at "Odrex," stated that the clinic's lawsuit against UNN is pressure on the media. The clinic demands a refutation of the materials and 1 million UAH in compensation for covering patients' stories.
The private clinic Odrex filed a lawsuit with the Commercial Court of Kyiv against UNN, demanding a retraction of materials about affected patients and compensation of 1 million hryvnias. The clinic was outraged by publications based on the film "Wasp's Nest," which contains stories from victims' relatives and patients.
According to the publication, citing a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner and a family statement, Guy Moon died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.
Bob Weir, guitarist and vocalist of Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78 after a long battle with cancer. The musician was a key architect of the band's unique sound.
The Kyiv City State Organization announces free HPV vaccination for girls aged 9-14. The procedure is available in the capital's primary care centers at the expense of the city budget.
After a $42,500 operation at Odrex and the clinic's guarantee of recovery, Svitlana Huk's husband died. And the grief-stricken widow faced financial pressure and threats, which, according to her, came from the administration of the Odesa clinic "Odrex." In an interview, Svitlana Huk reconstructs step by step the details of her family's tragedy – from treatment and death at Odrex to years of litigation and a blocked investigation.
One of the most legendary actors of South Korean cinema, Ahn Sung-ki, died at the age of 74 on January 5.
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.
The government approved the procedure for implementing the Medical Guarantees Program for 2026, allocating over UAH 191. 6 billion, which is UAH 16.1 billion more than last year. This will allow for an increase in medical workers' salaries, and increased funding for primary healthcare and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
In France, a ban on the production and sale of cosmetics and most clothing containing dangerous "forever chemicals" PFAS comes into force. The French law, approved in February, prohibits the production, import or sale of such products from January 2026, with the exception of some industrial textiles.
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.
Law enforcement officers are investigating at least 6 criminal proceedings against the Odrex clinic for fraud and improper treatment. New cases have been opened based on statements from relatives of deceased patients and injured individuals who consider themselves victims of doctors' actions.
British singer Chris Rea, known for his hits, has died at the age of 74 in hospital after a short illness. His debut album was released in 1978, and his hit Driving Home For Christmas is still popular.
In Ukraine, December accounts for 30% of the annual import of mandarins, the demand for which was growing before the war. The main suppliers are Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt.
The FDA has approved Enhertu from AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo for the first-line treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer. The combination with Perjeta extended progression-free survival and reduced tumors in 87% of patients.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine sees no grounds for a full inspection of the Odesa private clinic "Odrex", despite numerous patient deaths and criminal proceedings. The agency explains this by the absence of requests from the Prosecutor General's Office regarding other legal entities of the clinic.
California jurors awarded $40 million to two women who claimed Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The company plans to appeal the verdict, stating that its products are safe.
King Charles III of Great Britain reported significant progress in his cancer treatment, noting that the treatment is yielding good results. The monarch urged citizens to take advantage of screening programs.
In Ukraine, there are no clear procedures for accessing medical documentation and transparent mechanisms for evaluating medical care, which was once again confirmed by the scandal with the private clinic "Odrex". Deputy Head of the Committee on National Health Oksana Dmytriieva is working on relevant changes to the legislation.
On December 11, 2025, the Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Pechersk District Court to suspend Vitaliy Rusakov, a surgeon at the Odesa clinic Odrex. He is one of two doctors who have been notified of suspicion in the criminal proceedings regarding the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan.
The Ministry of Health has suspended one of the licenses of the Odesa clinic "Odrex" due to the failure to provide documents during an inspection. The license was revoked from "Dim Medytsyny" LLC, but the clinic has several others.
The scandalous Odrex clinic found itself at the center of investigations after patient deaths and accusations of improper treatment, but its lawyers avoid answering key questions. The real facts contradict the statements of the medical institution's defenders and demonstrate their attempts to manipulate and portray the perpetrator as a victim.
The Ministry of Health revoked one of Odrex clinic's licenses due to its refusal to provide documents, but the medical facility will continue to operate thanks to other licenses. Former Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Bahanets believes that there are sufficient grounds for a full inspection of all companies associated with Odrex within the framework of criminal proceedings.
US First Lady Melania Trump spoke with children at the hospital. This is a symbolic visit for the First Lady, who visits hospitals every year before Christmas.
In Germany, a doctor mistakenly sent 34 patients for chemotherapy and antibody therapy, although it was not necessary. The error was discovered after the treatment did not have the expected effect in two patients.
