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Ukrainian patients are hostage to the system: why the Ministry of Health should update medical protocols now

The Ukrainian healthcare system uses outdated medical protocols that have not been updated for years. The problem is particularly acute in the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa, where a Swedish company maintains a monopoly.

Society • January 21, 03:39 PM • 178146 views

Sweden sends 600 troops to Latvia for the first time to guard the border with Russia

600 Swedish soldiers arrived in Latvia by sea to participate in a NATO brigade. The unit will guard the border with Russia for 6 months, with the possibility of reinforcement by 200 more troops.

Politics • January 18, 05:44 PM • 39888 views

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MP: Parliamentary Committee on National Health is working to accelerate updating of medical protocols

The Verkhovna Rada Committee is working on a mechanism to dynamically update medical protocols to quickly adapt to international standards. The changes will apply to all areas of medicine, including the treatment of rare diseases.

Society • January 17, 01:14 PM • 120745 views

Russians tried to jam and “light up” a French military aircraft over the Baltic

A French Atlantic 2 military aircraft was subjected to a radar jamming and “illumination” attempt by Russian Federation during an observation mission over the Baltic. The incident occurred during a NATO operation to monitor possible damage to undersea cables.

News of the World • January 16, 11:53 PM • 79464 views

Sweden plans to deprive citizenship for espionage and security threats

Sweden is preparing constitutional amendments to deprive citizenship for espionage and threats to state security. The changes will affect people with dual citizenship and those who obtained it fraudulently.

News of the World • January 15, 08:48 PM • 24397 views

Sweden to test new drone technology during Arctic Strike

The Swedish Armed Forces and Saab have developed a technology for autonomous swarms of drones of various sizes. The technology will be tested during the Arctic Strike exercise, and is designed for reconnaissance and object identification.

News of the World • January 13, 12:30 PM • 25128 views

Northern Europe and the Baltic States call for lowering the price ceiling for Russian oil

The foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries have written a letter to the European Commission regarding the reduction of Russian oil prices. A $10 per barrel reduction could cut Russia's military spending by 15%.

Economy • January 13, 10:54 AM • 33278 views

Sweden sends warships to the Baltic Sea: what's going on?

Sweden is sending three warships and a reconnaissance aircraft to a new NATO mission in the Baltic Sea. The mission is aimed at protecting submarine cables.

News of the World • January 12, 10:54 PM • 28604 views

Research: when a wife earns more, a couple's mental health is at risk

British scientists have found that a wife's higher income increases the risk of mental disorders in a couple by 8%. This especially affects men, increasing the likelihood of mental problems by 11%.

Society • January 10, 03:27 PM • 131307 views

The rights of butterfly people are ignored: what is happening in the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa

In Ukraine, a monopoly has been artificially created on the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The Swedish company Mölnlycke Health Care controls the entire market.

Society • January 10, 02:49 PM • 153557 views

Canada has trained over 43 thousand Ukrainian defenders as part of the UNIFIER mission

As part of Operation UNIFIER, the Canadian military has trained more than 43,000 Ukrainian servicemen since 2015. The program includes basic and specialized training to improve the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield.

War • January 10, 01:09 AM • 33554 views

Ukraine will receive 30 thousand drones from the UK and NATO allies

The international Drone Capability Coalition will allocate 45 million pounds for the purchase of drones for Ukraine. The funding comes from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia and Sweden.

War • January 9, 03:37 PM • 28503 views

Ministry of Health may change the guidelines for the treatment of butterfly people - Lyashko

Ministry of Health may change the guidelines for the treatment of butterfly people - Lyashko.

Health • January 9, 02:57 PM • 27201 views

Finnish Foreign Minister denies “threats” to Russia from NATO accession

Elina Valtonen stated that NATO is a defense alliance and does not pose a threat to Russia. The Minister emphasized that free nations choose to be members of the Alliance.

War • January 8, 08:27 PM • 25383 views

The Commission has been ignoring the obligation to review medical records for more than five years: patients with epidermolysis bullosa remain hostage to the monopoly

For more than 5 years, the Commission has been ignoring the obligation to review medical documentation for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa. Because of this, Swedish Molnlycke Health Care maintains a monopoly on the medical bandage market in Ukraine.

Society • January 8, 09:39 AM • 175014 views

“We will not give up efforts to achieve justice": Foreign Ministry on the fifth anniversary of Iran's downing of Ukrainian plane

On the fifth anniversary of the PS752 tragedy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recalled Iran's crime and reaffirmed its intention to seek justice. The international group continues legal actions against Iran at the ICAO and the International Court of Justice.

Politics • January 8, 09:21 AM • 21975 views

Baltic states prepare assistance to Moldova after gas supply cut-off - joint statement

Eight Nordic countries have announced their intention to increase assistance to Moldova after the suspension of Russian gas supplies on January 1, 2025. The NB8 countries praised the Moldovan authorities for their efforts to ensure energy stability.

Economy • January 8, 01:59 AM • 104597 views

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Skaletska: The Ministry of Health should act in favor of patients, not monopolies

The former Minister of Health has revealed the reasons for the Swedish company's monopoly on the market of bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The Ministry of Health should urgently review medical records and the composition of working groups.

Politics • January 3, 02:34 PM • 243298 views

Molnlycke Health Care and “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine”: a monopoly supported by public unions

The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care is suspected of financing the Orphan Diseases of Ukraine NGO to maintain its monopoly. The head of the association, Tetiana Kulesha, may be lobbying for the interests of the medical bandage manufacturer.

Politics • January 2, 04:48 PM • 199502 views

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Rada to consider reasons for monopoly in the market of headbands for butterfly people

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Health has postponed the decision to provide patients with epidermolysis bullosa with bandages. The Ministry of Health has two weeks to study the issue of the Swedish company's monopoly on the medical bandages market.

Politics • January 2, 11:52 AM • 188623 views

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Rada Committee to Investigate Scandal Over Supply of Bandages for Butterfly People

The Parliamentary Committee on Health will investigate the possible monopoly of Molnlycke Health Care on the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The committee will check for corruption and the effectiveness of the care products.

Politics • December 30, 05:07 PM • 149553 views

Sweden prepares additional cemetery space in case of war

Swedish funeral associations are looking for additional land plots to bury 30,000 people in case of war. The Church of Sweden and the military recommend preparing for a crisis situation due to tensions with russia.

War • December 28, 07:49 PM • 41540 views

Olena Zelenska on the achievements of 2024: 18 new audio guides and hundreds of books for Ukrainians in the world

In 2024, we launched 18 new Ukrainian-language audio guides to cultural sites around the world. We also donated hundreds of Ukrainian books to libraries in 8 countries as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelves project.

Culture • December 27, 03:42 PM • 24881 views

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It stinks of corruption. Former Health Minister on the monopoly of the Swedish company Molnlycke

The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care has gained a monopoly on the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa through corruption schemes and lobbying. The protocol approved by the Ministry of Health in 2016 has not yet been revised, despite the emergence of high-quality and cheaper analogues, which makes patients dependent on expensive products from one manufacturer.

Politics • December 27, 10:51 AM • 134056 views

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Patients without a choice: the head of the NGO “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine” defends the monopoly of Molnlycke Health Care

The Antimonopoly Committee has found a lack of competition in the market of bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care created a monopoly due to the peculiarities of medical documentation.

Politics • December 26, 08:17 PM • 206431 views

Finland inspects oil tanker of Russia's 'shadow fleet' after cable damage incident - FT

The Finnish authorities are investigating the involvement of the Eagle S tanker from the Russian “shadow fleet” in damaging the Estlink 2 submarine electric cable. The vessel was stopped in Finnish waters after the incident last Wednesday.

News of the World • December 26, 02:59 PM • 18646 views

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How Molnlycke Monopolized the Bandage Market for Patients with Bullous Epidermolysis in Ukraine

The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care has monopolized the market for dressings for patients with bullous epidermolysis through the clinical guidelines of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Other manufacturers cannot compete in public tenders due to specific requirements.

Society • December 26, 01:10 PM • 139217 views

Support for Ukraine's 'win' plummets in Western Europe - The Guardian

In seven Western European countries, support for Ukraine “until victory” has sharply declined. Most Europeans favor peaceful negotiations, even if it means Russia's control over some territories.

War • December 26, 12:41 PM • 22768 views

The EU is skeptical about the possibility of European peacekeepers in Ukraine: why

EU diplomats are skeptical about the possibility of deploying European peacekeepers in Ukraine without US involvement. The main obstacles are Russia's rejection and the difficulty of convincing the European population.

War • December 25, 07:00 PM • 34001 views

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Monopoly on health: who makes money on bandages for orphan patients?

The state purchases bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa from only one Swedish manufacturer. The investigation revealed a possible conflict of interest in the tender procurement through a public association.

Society • December 25, 11:08 AM • 191226 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

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Sumy region: 87 Russian strikes in 24 hours, man killed by direct hit from FPV drone

Kyiv residents will receive compensation for rent of housing damaged by the April 24 attack - KCSA

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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Ukrainian patients are hostage to the system: why the Ministry of Health should update medical protocols now

Sweden sends 600 troops to Latvia for the first time to guard the border with Russia

MP: Parliamentary Committee on National Health is working to accelerate updating of medical protocols

Russians tried to jam and “light up” a French military aircraft over the Baltic

Sweden plans to deprive citizenship for espionage and security threats

Sweden to test new drone technology during Arctic Strike

Northern Europe and the Baltic States call for lowering the price ceiling for Russian oil

Sweden sends warships to the Baltic Sea: what's going on?

Research: when a wife earns more, a couple's mental health is at risk

The rights of butterfly people are ignored: what is happening in the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa

Canada has trained over 43 thousand Ukrainian defenders as part of the UNIFIER mission

Ukraine will receive 30 thousand drones from the UK and NATO allies

Ministry of Health may change the guidelines for the treatment of butterfly people - Lyashko

Finnish Foreign Minister denies “threats” to Russia from NATO accession

The Commission has been ignoring the obligation to review medical records for more than five years: patients with epidermolysis bullosa remain hostage to the monopoly

“We will not give up efforts to achieve justice": Foreign Ministry on the fifth anniversary of Iran's downing of Ukrainian plane

Baltic states prepare assistance to Moldova after gas supply cut-off - joint statement

Skaletska: The Ministry of Health should act in favor of patients, not monopolies

Molnlycke Health Care and “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine”: a monopoly supported by public unions

Rada to consider reasons for monopoly in the market of headbands for butterfly people

Rada Committee to Investigate Scandal Over Supply of Bandages for Butterfly People

Sweden prepares additional cemetery space in case of war

Olena Zelenska on the achievements of 2024: 18 new audio guides and hundreds of books for Ukrainians in the world

It stinks of corruption. Former Health Minister on the monopoly of the Swedish company Molnlycke

Patients without a choice: the head of the NGO “Orphan Diseases of Ukraine” defends the monopoly of Molnlycke Health Care

Finland inspects oil tanker of Russia's 'shadow fleet' after cable damage incident - FT

How Molnlycke Monopolized the Bandage Market for Patients with Bullous Epidermolysis in Ukraine

Support for Ukraine's 'win' plummets in Western Europe - The Guardian

The EU is skeptical about the possibility of European peacekeepers in Ukraine: why

Monopoly on health: who makes money on bandages for orphan patients?

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade
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Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy business
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