A new epidemic season has begun in Ukraine, which will last until May 17, 2026. In the first week, 129,753 people fell ill, including 76,342 children, with the incidence rate being 21.9% lower than the epidemic threshold. 5,038 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths among unvaccinated individuals were recorded.
The desire to bend the market to one's will can be costly. The pharmaceutical manufacturer "Darnytsia" lobbied for a change in the rules of the game but found itself in an unfavorable position.
Russian troops again attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions. In Chernihiv region, hourly power outage schedules are in effect, and energy workers are working to restore electricity supply.
In the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, the occupiers "treat" residents with mobile stalls. They arrive rarely and for a few minutes, offering iodine and expired pills.
The introduction of the Turkish model "one pharmacy - one pharmacist" could lead to mass closures of pharmacies, a drop in investment, and the emergence of 'white spots' in access to medicines. Chaos in the healthcare system during the war will play into Russia's hands.
As a result of the Russian missile strike on Balakliia on October 1, a woman born in 1937 died. 16 local residents were injured, including a 4-year-old child and a police officer.
As a result of a missile strike on a residential area in Balakliia on October 1, one woman was killed and ten people were injured, including a child. The Iskander-M missile hit the courtyard of an apartment building, damaging a cafe, a pharmacy, shops, and cars.
While pharmaceutical giants are raising the cost of drugs, Ukrainians are choosing cheaper analogues. Why a well-known brand no longer guarantees trust and how consumer demand is changing offers on the pharmaceutical market - we analyze in the UNN material.
As a result of the Russian military attack on Dnipro on September 30, 31 people were injured, including a 17-year-old boy. The Russians also attacked the Synelnykove community with UAVs, damaging infrastructure, a store, and a pharmacy.
As a result of enemy strikes on Kharkiv, a private house was destroyed, and dozens of apartments, cars, and garages were damaged. Six people suffered blast injuries and were hospitalized.
Family doctor Viktoriia Dmytruk said that it is best to get vaccinated against the flu in the fall, as soon as the drugs appear in medical facilities. Immunity is formed within a few weeks and reliably protects throughout the entire season, while natural immunity after illness is much narrower.
How to reduce medicine costs without harming your health? UNN has compiled simple rules that will help Ukrainians to form a more rational home first-aid kit and avoid unnecessary expenses.
The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation systematically works to improve access to medical services in small communities across Ukraine. Initiatives include children's medical examinations, mobile pharmacies, early cancer diagnosis programs, and the development of adaptive sports for veterans.
Ukrainian patients are actively switching to cheaper generic drugs, leading to a drop in sales for some manufacturers. The company "Darnytsia" faced staff reductions due to overstocked warehouses and high prices for its products.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed a law on aid to citizens of Ukraine, which limits benefits for those who do not work in Poland.
Asian stock markets are ending the week in the red after the US imposed 100% tariffs on drug imports and a decline in technology company quotes. This caused a fall in shares of pharmaceutical giants and microchip manufacturers, while the Japanese market showed growth.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of new tariffs, including a 100% duty on drug imports starting October 1, 2025, if a company does not build a factory in the US. Also, a 50% duty on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks will be introduced from the same date.
An analysis of prices for popular medicines in Kyiv showed that Darnitsa's drugs are significantly more expensive than analogues from other Ukrainian manufacturers. This leads to a drop in the company's sales, as consumers prefer more affordable options.
Kateryna Zahoriy, head of the Board of Directors of "Darnytsia", stated that her company's drugs are inferior in price to other manufacturers, but accused pharmacies of reducing sales. She compared prices for xylometazoline, where "Rinazal" from "Darnytsia" is more expensive than "Evkazolin aqua" from "Farmak" and American "Tizin".
The World Health Organization warns of drug shortages as a systemic problem affecting millions of patients in Europe and North America. In Ukraine, in addition to shortages, the issue of rising drug prices and their accessibility is acute.
Mold in the bathroom is a serious health threat, causing allergic reactions and exacerbating chronic diseases. UNN has investigated why it appears, how to effectively remove it, and prevent its recurrence.
The pharmaceutical company "Darnitsa" increased drug prices by 120%, which led to a drop in demand for its products. Ukrainians are increasingly choosing cheaper generics, and pharmacies are obliged to offer the cheapest option.
The purchasing power of Ukrainians has significantly decreased, forcing them to choose goods at the lowest possible price, even medicines. Economist Andriy Novak notes that this has led to a reformatting of markets in favor of cheap manufacturers.
An 81-year-old woman from Ternopil transferred 100,000 hryvnias to a fraudster who threatened her with criminal proceedings. The perpetrator introduced himself as a special service officer and demanded money to avoid prison.
Ukrainian pharmacists, despite shelling and danger, continued to work, turning pharmacies into shelters and aid stations. They provided medicines, supported people, and saved lives in the most difficult conditions.
In the Kharkiv region, two men aged 63 and 82 were wounded as a result of FPV drone strikes. Damage to residential buildings and infrastructure was also recorded in the Kupyansk and Bohodukhiv districts.
On September 16, Russian troops attacked Sumy with at least five UAVs. Rescuers extinguished all fires, there were no casualties.
On the morning of September 16, Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv, damaging the building of the National University of Pharmacy. Employees managed to move to a shelter, one person received medical assistance due to stress.
The incidence of ARVI and COVID-19 is increasing in Ukraine, especially among children. Virologist Alla Myronenko explains that this is a statistical feature, as parents more often turn to doctors due to children's illnesses.
The enemy hit a logistics warehouse of the "Epicenter" company in Kyiv Oblast, causing a large-scale fire that has been extinguished for several hours. The company suffered significant losses, and the total amount of damage from military aggression exceeded $1 billion.
