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In Ukraine, medical professionals are embroiled in corruption scandals and heroic acts amidst the war. Reports reveal that doctors have been exposed for engaging in fraudulent schemes, including issuing fake disability diagnoses for financial gain. Such activities tarnish the reputation of medics who otherwise serve valiantly on the frontlines, risking their lives to save others. In the Odesa region, a doctor was caught arranging fictitious diagnoses for those wishing to avoid military service. In contrast, some doctors bravely save lives, such as those who performed surgeries to remove bullets and shrapnel from wounded soldiers. The duality of their actions showcases both the challenges and nobility of the medical profession during these tumultuous times.
What kind of fraudulent activities are Ukrainian medics involved in?
Ukrainian medics are involved in various fraudulent activities, including issuing fake medical diagnoses for conscription avoidance, extorting money for fabricated disability statuses, and bribery. These actions have led to several arrests and ongoing investigations into corruption practices among medical professionals in conflict-affected regions.
How have Ukrainian medics contributed to saving lives during the conflict?
Ukrainian medics have made significant contributions by performing lifesaving surgeries, providing critical medical care under fire, and aiding injured civilians and soldiers. They have conducted complex procedures, such as extracting bullets and shrapnel from patients, demonstrating their critical role in managing battlefield injuries and supporting humanitarian efforts.
What measures are being taken to address corruption among medical professionals in Ukraine?
The Ukrainian government and law enforcement agencies are actively investigating and prosecuting corrupt practices within the medical field. Coordinated efforts with the Security Service of Ukraine and police have led to numerous arrests and dismantling of criminal schemes. There is an ongoing effort to enforce stricter regulations and uphold integrity among healthcare providers.
Are there ongoing risks for medics working in conflict zones in Ukraine?
Yes, medics operating in conflict zones face significant risks, including potential harm from bombings and direct attacks on healthcare facilities. These dangers necessitate continued efforts to safeguard medical staff and ensure they can deliver vital healthcare services to those in need regardless of the hazards posed by the ongoing conflict.
How are medics involved in military service deferment schemes in Ukraine?
Medics have been implicated in military service deferment schemes where they issue fraudulent medical certificates to declare individuals unfit for service. These activities often involve bribery and collusion with intermediaries. Such schemes are prevalent due to the demand for conscription avoidance amid the ongoing war, prompting serious governmental crackdowns on these illegal practices.
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Disability for $12,000: doctor has been detained in Kamianets-Podilskyi on suspicion of abuse of influence. PHOTOS Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, working alongside investigators from the Investigative Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Khmelnytskyi region, under the procedural guidance of the public prosecutor’s office and with the support of special... 1 331 3 Previously in trend: Fake disability among prosecutors
Doctor detained in Khmelnytskyi region while receiving $15,000 for fictitious disability status for wife of man liable for military service. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers in Khmelnytskyi region have detained a 27-year-old physician-methodologist suspected of receiving $15,000 for helping obtain fictitious disability status for the wife of a man liable for military service. 814 5 Previously in trend: Fake disability among prosecutors
$8,000 for fictitious diagnoses and removal from military registration: a doctor in the Odesa region has been exposed for abuse of influence. PHOTOS In the Odesa region, police and Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) officers exposed a doctor who promised to arrange fraudulent disability status for a man liable for military service and have him "struck off" the military register for US$8,000. 880 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization
Two medical professionals were arrested in Chernihiv region for promising to forge report on soldier’s death in exchange for $1,000. PHOTO In the Chernihiv region, law enforcement officers have uncovered a forensic medical expert and a staff member at a district hospital who are suspected of extorting money in exchange for drawing up a false report regarding the death of a serviceman. According to the investigation, the medical... 1 024 1 Previously in trend: forgery of documents
"Diagnosed" brain hemorrhage for $10,000: Kyiv neurosurgeon fabricated diagnoses to obtain disability status. PHOTO In Kyiv, a 30-year-old neurosurgeon is suspected of preparing fraudulent medical documents that enabled men to obtain disability status and deferment from mobilization. According to investigators, he charged $10,000 for his services, and nearly $115,000 was seized during searches. 1 241 6 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization Fake disability among prosecutors
Nearly 1,000 medical assessments for mobilization deferments: Entire medical commission in Ternopil region notified of suspicion. PHOTOS The head of a district hospital’s medical advisory commission, three other commission members, and two intermediaries have been implicated in a scheme uncovered in the Ternopil region. 6 458 32 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization
Russian drone attacks hospital in Kherson: Four female healthcare workers injured Russian forces attacked the grounds of a hospital in Kherson with a drone, injuring four female healthcare workers. 732 0
$20,000 for "diagnosis": scheme to influence doctors exposed in Kyiv region. VIDEO+PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a married couple has been exposed for organizing a scheme to obtain undue benefit in exchange for influencing decisions by officials of medical institutions. 1 626 7
Zelenskyy honoured volunteers, cultural figures and journalists with state awards, including Sternenko. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards and Golden Heart honours to Ukrainian volunteers, doctors, educators, scientists, cultural figures, athletes, and journalists. 3 713 50 Previously in trend: Awards for volunteers awards for journalists
Doctors in Ternopil region exposed for selling fake diagnoses to soldiers for transfer to rear. PHOTO In the Ternopil region, National Police officers in cooperation with military law enforcement officers exposed a group of doctors who promised to provide the "right" diagnosis for a monetary reward, which would allow the military to be transferred to rear units. 1 422 6 Previously in trend: bribe-taking doctors
Russian strike on Kyiv: neurologist Roman Moskalenko killed. PHOTOS On July 31, neurologist Roman Moskalenko was killed in a rocket strike on Kyiv. A Russian rocket hit the house where the doctor lived. 6 324 10 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Group of doctors who helped draft dodgers obtain disability status and leave country in exchange for bribes has been exposed – SBI. PHOTOS Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have detained and served notices of suspicion to three doctors from a Kyiv municipal hospital who profited by arranging illegal departures abroad for men of conscription age. 2 773 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization
Zelenskyy congratulated doctors on their professional holiday: Thanks to you, life goes on Today, July 27, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated doctors on their professional holiday. 1 578 31
Children of Yaroslav Kozlov, physician at University Clinic of Taras Shevchenko National University, were killed in Russian strike on Kyiv As a result of Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv on April 24, a brother and sister — the children of Yaroslav Kozlov, a neurologist at the University Clinic of Taras Shevchenko National University — were killed. Nikita and Sofiia were 21 and 19 years old, accordingly. 6 638 10 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine Missile attack on Kyiv
Extorted $500 from wounded serviceman for granting disability: traumatologist detained in Kramatorsk. PHOTO In Kramatorsk, a traumatologist who demanded a bribe from a serviceman for assigning a disability group was exposed. 1 906 11 Previously in trend: bribe-taking doctors
Poet and cardiologist of highest category Volodymyr Volikov (Skif) died in battle for Ukraine. PHOTO A combat medic, cardiologist of the highest category, poet Volodymyr Volikov died in the war. 15 419 51 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Volodymyr Volikov died
4500 USD for discharge from military service: doctor who extorted money from soldier detained in Odesa – National Police. PHOTOS The National Police, together with investigators from the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Odesa region, exposed a 48-year-old neurologist who attempted to profit from a serviceman. 1 814 10
Medics removed from exemption will be enlisted in Armed Forces under 1-year contract – Liashko Medics removed from exemption will be drafted into the Armed Forces under a one-year contract and will serve only in medical positions. 3 877 12
In 2025, all doctors should undergo training in psychological care - Zelenska This year, all healthcare workers in Ukraine will undergo mandatory training in the provision of psychological health services under the WHO mhGAP program. 2 979 35
Seven members of criminal group who issued "white tickets" to evaders to be tried - prosecutor’s office. PHOTOS A group of healthcare workers, intermediaries and men liable for military service who were helped to obtain documents declaring them unfit for military service for USD 5-8 thousand will be tried in Kyiv. 16 318 9
Death of 2-year-old child during dental procedure in Ternopil: doctor is served with notice of suspicion. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Ternopil District Prosecutor's Office, the doctor was served a notice of suspicion of improper performance of her professional duties. A child died during dental treatment. 6 001 7
Family of Khmelnytskyi MSEC doctor Kindzerska owns real estate in Ukraine and Croatia - media. PHOTO The journalists found property of Alla Kindzerska, a doctor from the Khmelnytskyi MSEC, and her family that far exceeded her official income. 11 557 31 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
$10 thousand for fictitious medical report: SSU exposes MSEC officials, MMC doctors on bribe. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and investigators of the National Police have eliminated new schemes of mobilization evasion that operated in Kropyvnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. 4 455 2
18 patients are partially or completely blind: 4 ophthalmologists to be tried in Ternopil region. PHOTOS Three doctors and the head of the ophthalmology department of a district hospital will be tried in Ternopil region for partially or completely blinded 18 patients. 15 768 67
Fake disability scheme: four more doctors from Rivne are suspected. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Rivne Regional Prosecutor's Office, 4 doctors were served a notice of suspicion of forgery of documents by a group of persons (Article 366(1), Article 358(3) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 3 758 10
They extorted $5000 from combat veteran for establishing his disability at MSEC: Doctor and serviceman exposed in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A doctor of a Kyiv medical institution, together with her accomplice, a serviceman, extorted illegal benefits from a veteran combatant who was enrolled in the reserve due to injuries at the front, including in Bakhmut. 18 494 18
Corruption in the Odesa Regional MSEC: Organising doctor sent to custody for 2 months. PHOTO The court imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention for two months on the doctor who organised the scheme to establish fictitious disability for conscripts in the Odesa Regional MSEC. 2 933 14
In Odesa, doctor, together with officials of MSEC, earned money on establishing fictitious disability for servicemen: more than $80 thousand in cash was seized. PHOTOS SBI officers exposed an organised group of doctors who helped healthy men of conscription age obtain medical documents that allowed the MSEC to declare them unfit for service. Law enforcement officers detained the doctor who organised the criminal scheme. 3 908 14
Son of Vinnytsia MSEC doctor Vlasiuk, whose 13 apartments and three Teslas were found, works as Zelenskyy’s advisor - journalist Nikolov Vladyslav Vlasyuk, the son of Vinnytsia forensic doctor Viktor Vlasiuk, whose 13 apartments and three Tesla cars were found by journalists, works as an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on sanctions policy. Viktor Vlasiuk, a doctor at the Vinnytsia MSEC, also has a joint company, Solar... 244 246 237
Vinnytsia MSEC doctor Vlasiuk bought 13 apartments and three Teslas. He issued luxury property in center of Kyiv for his retired wife, media reports In Vinnytsia, Viktor Vlasiuk, a therapist at the city's Medical Service of Ukraine, owns 13 apartments, including a 260-square-metre luxury property in the centre of Kyiv, together with his retired wife. His boss, Yulia Danylenko, head of the MSEC, has purchased several apartments, 25 land plots... 45 828 144
UAH 4.4 million was found in possession of Zhytomyr doctor who helped evaders with fake diagnoses - National Police. PHOTO Law enforcement officers searched the house of a doctor at one of diagnostic centres in Zhytomyr, who is suspected of involvement in a scheme to evade mobilisation of persons liable for military service. During the search, UAH 4.4 million was found and seized from her. 14 401 72
Humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières announces suspension of activities in Russia The humanitarian medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced the suspension of its activities in Russia. 1 975 5
MMC doctor in Dnipropetrovsk region demanded UAH 20 thousand bribe for changing fitness for service category - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO In Dnipro region, a doctor of the military medical examination board was detained for demanding a bribe from a serviceman for changing the fitness for service category. 6 080 12 Previously in trend: Grafters
SSU: Head of medical commission in Poltava provided fictitious disability for bribes for deferment from mobilization. PHOTO The SSU eliminated a corruption scheme organised by the head of the inter-district medical and social expert commission in Bakhmut. The official acted in collusion with her accomplices - doctors from medical institutions of several regions. After the start of the full-scale invasion, the medical... 6 817 19 Previously in trend: Grafters
In Zhytomyr region, doctor of MMC demanded $1500 from wounded soldier for confirmation of disability - National Police In Zhytomyr region, law enforcement officers detained a doctor of the MMC (Military Medical Commission) on bribery, who extorted money from a wounded soldier for assigning a disability group. 4 314 20 Previously in trend: Grafters
On average, one school or hospital is damaged or destroyed every day in Ukraine as result of hostilities - UN Coordinator Brown As a result of the hostilities, an average of one school, hospital or clinic is damaged or destroyed every day in Ukraine. 777 2 Previously in trend: War
Odesa doctors who made false diagnoses for draft dodgers to be tried. PHOTOS At the Primary Health Care Center in Odesa, the head of the outpatient clinic, involving a doctor and two nurses, put in place a system for producing documents that allowed people to evade military service and go abroad. 20 episodes were documented. 4 716 16
Missile attack on Adonis clinic in Kyiv: Russia kills five medical workers. PHOTOS A repeated attack by the Russian occupiers on the Kyiv medical institution Adonis on 8 July claimed the lives of 5 medical workers. 18 284 20 Previously in trend: War
As result of a Russian missile strike on clinic in Kyiv, Doctor Svitlana Poplavska was killed. PHOTO An enemy missile attack on Kyiv on 8 July claimed the life of obstetrician Svitlana Poplavska. 13 675 7
By 2030, Ukraine will face global shortage of doctors - Liashko Ukraine predicts a global shortage of doctors by 2030. 3 596 18
Unfit for duty for $10 thousand: TCC employee and dentist exposed in corruption scheme in Khmelnytskyi region - National Police. PHOTO In Khmelnytskyi region, law enforcement officers neutralised a corruption scheme involving an official of the territorial centre for recruitment and social support and a dentist of a private clinic. Both suspects were served a notice of suspicion. 4 891 9 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
Mobilized medics can obtain officer’s rank after 40 days of retraining - Ministry of Defence The Ministry of Defence is introducing a new training system for mobilized medics. After 40 days of training, they have the opportunity to be promoted to officer. 6 517 37 Previously in trend: War
Doctors remove part of VOG-17 grenade from wounded soldier’s leg. PHOTO Doctors removed a part of the explosive element from a VOG-17 (grenade launcher fragmentation round) grenade from the wounded soldier’s shin-bone. 8 110 5 Previously in trend: War
Khmelnytskyi MMC doctor demanded $5,000 bribe from sick soldier for confirmation of diagnosis - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO Law enforcers detained a member of the garrison hospital military medical commission in Khmelnytskyi region for taking a bribe. 5 372 37 Previously in trend: Grafters
Four thousand dollars for diagnosis for deferment from mobilization - nurse was detained in Chernivtsi. PHOTOS In Chernivtsi, law enforcement officers detained a nurse who promised to diagnose a patient in exchange for $4,000 to obtain a deferment from mobilization. 6 412 28
Russians brought doctors from Karelia to occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia - National Resistance Centre The Russians brought medical teams from Karelia to the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region to serve the Russian military. 2 446 14
Cardiac surgeon removed bullet from wounded soldier’s heart. VIDEO 18+ A video was posted online showing a cardiac surgeon removing an enemy bullet from a wounded soldier’s heart. 14 928 40 Previously in trend: War
Russians brought group of 30 medics to occupied Mariupol to serve Russian army - National Resistance Centre Civilian hospitals in the temporarily occupied territories continue to be converted into military hospitals to serve the Russian military. 1 505 10
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