Health care

Managers of medical facilities will be held responsible for violating the ban on doctors with MSEK

From January 1, 2025, a new system for assessing the daily functioning of persons with disabilities came into force in Ukraine. Instead of the outdated medical and social examination (MSEK), which...

Scientists have made a shocking new discovery about microplastics

Microplastics, which are increasingly found in food and beverages, have become a serious threat to the environment and human health. A new study by the Department of Genetics and Microbiology...

In 2025, Ukraine will introduce the "Package of the wounded" for the military

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the implementation in 2025 of a new initiative to support wounded servicemen. It is about issuing special "Packages of the wounded", which will be provided to defenders,...

The government plans to pay 1,500 hryvnias for sports for veterans and people with disabilities

The Ukrainian government has announced a new initiative to support combatants and people with war-related disabilities. In particular, it is planned to pay veterans 1,500 hryvnias every month for...

Chinese scientists have discovered a connection between lithocholic acid and longevity

Chinese scientists have made a discovery that could change our understanding of the factors that influence longevity. They found that the bile acid produced by the liver, in particular...

Paid services in public hospitals: details of the innovation from January 2025

From January 1, 2025, state and communal medical institutions in Ukraine will be able to provide paid medical services. This is an innovation of services that are not covered...

NSHU expands the package of primary medical care services

From January 1, 2025, the National Health Service of Ukraine (NHSHU) is expanding the basic package of primary medical care (PMD). Free services from...

Bird flu is mutating: a new strain could lead to a pandemic

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports dangerous mutations in the bird flu virus that could indicate potential pandemic risk. The first difficult...

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