The Ministry of Health is monitoring the movement of Ukrainian crew members of the MV Hondius liner due to hantavirus. Five Ukrainians were previously sent to the Netherlands.
Lyashko did not answer whether the former head of the Office of the President consulted an astrologer regarding his appointment. The Minister only noted that his zodiac sign is Taurus.
The Ministry of Culture published the reading recommendations of government officials for World Book Day. The list includes historical works, war diaries, and non-fiction.
Adherence to the Ethical Code of a Doctor of Ukraine in practice remains problematic. The case of the Odrex clinic and surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov demonstrates how medical ethics norms can be ignored, and control by the Ministry of Health remains only on paper.
The Ministry of Health plans to finance the work of school nurses through the NHSU to increase their incomes. Communities are offered to transfer staff to medical institutions.
Scandals, criminal proceedings, and patient complaints – private medicine in Odesa region has come under close scrutiny by law enforcement. MP Viktoriia Vagner calls on the Ministry of Health to conduct an inspection of the region, as risks for patients are increasing.
Over 6,400 Ukrainians underwent 40+ examinations, receiving cash payments. Starting next week, over-the-counter drugs will be sold at gas stations.
The resonant "Odrex Case" and dozens of patient complaints about treatment have exposed a systemic problem of Ukrainian patients' vulnerability. The Verkhovna Rada is already discussing the need for legislative changes that will clearly distinguish between professional error and criminal negligence. This concerns the responsibility not only of doctors but also of the management of medical institutions, which must be accountable for management decisions and the organization of care.
The NHSSU and the Ministry of Health are ignoring journalists' inquiries regarding cooperation with the scandalous Odrex clinic, which is involved in 10 criminal proceedings. This raises questions about a possible conflict of interest due to personal connections between the clinic's management and Minister of Health Viktor Liashko.
Minister of Health Viktor Liashko supported the energy resilience of the capital's Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. The implementation of new heart treatment technologies was also discussed.
The Ministry of Health found no violations at LLC "Medical House "Odrex"" and LLC "Center of Medicine" during an inspection on January 6-8, 2026. These companies are associated with the Odrex clinic, which is involved in 10 criminal cases.
The scandalous "Odrex" clinic, against which 10 criminal proceedings have been initiated, announced the "successful completion" of an inspection regarding compliance with licensing conditions. Such a result of the inspection by a special commission of the Ministry of Health raises questions about the regulator and strengthens suspicions of a possible conflict of interest, given the long-standing ties of the clinic's management personally with Minister Viktor Liashko.
More than two weeks have passed since the completion of the inspection of Odrex's compliance with licensing conditions. However, the Ministry of Health has still not published a decision, despite dozens of criminal proceedings, patient deaths, and widespread public outcry regarding the "Odrex Case." Such a pause endangers Ukrainian patients and raises questions about the regulator's reaction. Particular attention is drawn to a possible conflict of interest, as Minister Viktor Lyashko is personally acquainted with and has long cooperated with the head of Odrex.
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 licensing commission of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine completed the inspection of two legal entities associated with the scandalous Odesa clinic Odrex on January 8, but the regulator's decision has not yet been made public. According to established practice, the Ministry of Health adopts such orders within a week, so the current pause seems atypical. The delay amid criminal proceedings and a possible conflict of interest only reinforces public questions about the impartiality of the regulator.
The Ministry of Health may revoke two more medical licenses of the Odrex clinic due to violations of licensing conditions. This concerns LLC "Medical House "Odrex" and LLC "Center of Medicine", which are involved in a number of criminal cases.
The Ministry of Health conducted an inspection of LLC "Medical House "Odrex" and "Center of Medicine" within the framework of criminal cases regarding alleged fraud and improper treatment. Earlier, the Ministry of Health had already revoked the license of one of Odrex's legal entities due to its refusal to provide documentation.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine will conduct an unscheduled inspection of Medical House "Odrex" LLC, one of the legal entities of the Odrex clinic, which is involved in criminal proceedings regarding possible fraudulent activities. This is not the first inspection by the Ministry of Health of structures associated with the Odrex clinic.
According to the investigation, "Darnitsa" systematically inflated prices for medicines, which caused significant damage to the budget during the war.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed the sale of over-the-counter drugs at gas stations, provided that a relevant license is obtained. This decision is aimed at increasing the availability of medicines, especially in remote and frontline areas.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a mixed financing mechanism for the procurement of innovative medicines, allowing regional health departments and hospitals to participate. This will ensure that patients with severe and rare diseases receive the necessary medications.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine will conduct an unscheduled inspection of another legal entity associated with the activities of the Odesa private clinic Odrex – LLC "Medical House "Odrex". The reason for the inspection was criminal proceedings in which the company is involved.
The "Odrex case" has revealed serious problems in the field of patient rights protection and regulation of private medicine in Ukraine. Despite the revocation of one of its licenses, the "Odrex" clinic continues to operate and provide medical services through other legal entities. In response to the situation, the Verkhovna Rada plans to hold a meeting of the relevant medical committee with the participation of the Ministry of Health.
Olha Melai, the wife of a deceased patient of the Odrex clinic, is preparing for court, alleging falsification of medical documents, delayed diagnosis, and fatal decisions by medical staff. She is convinced that the clinic concealed her husband's cardiac arrest during surgery and made other errors that led to his death.
The Ministry of Health has suspended the medical license of the Odrex clinic, issued to Dom Medytsyny LLC, from January 1, 2026. The reason was the clinic's refusal to provide medical documentation to the Ministry of Health commission on compliance with licensing conditions.
The Ministry of Health conducted an unscheduled inspection of one of the LLCs of the Odrex clinic, which is involved in criminal cases regarding the death of businessman Adnan Kivan. Despite the high-profile scandal surrounding the clinic, Odrex can continue to operate thanks to other LLCs and licenses issued to them.
The Ministry of Health must immediately inspect all legal entities under which the Odrex clinic operates. After all, the horrifying stories of former patients of the clinic may indicate systemic violations of licensing conditions and a real threat to people's lives at Odrex. Without a full and comprehensive inspection of the entire structure of the Odrex clinic, the state will not be able to protect Ukrainians from new possible tragedies.
Lawyers claim that the Ministry of Health should conduct unscheduled inspections of clinics where there is a threat to the life and health of patients, even during wartime. This became relevant after the scandal with the death of a businessman in the Odesa clinic Odrex and numerous complaints about improper medical care.
The Odesa private clinic Odrex found itself at the center of a high-profile scandal due to numerous complaints from patients and families of deceased individuals who were "treated" at the medical facility. To avoid reputational losses and potential revocation of its medical license, the administration of "Odrex" resorted to covering up legal traces. The Odrex clinic is changing legal entities and medical licenses.
The Ministry of Health has launched an unscheduled inspection at the Odesa clinic Odrex based on a request from the Prosecutor General's Office. The inspection is related to the death of local businessman Adnan Kivan, who, according to the investigation, died as a result of improper treatment.
