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Viktor Liashko, the Health Minister of Ukraine, highlights the severe challenges the healthcare system has faced due to ongoing conflict with Russia. There have been 1,600 attacks on healthcare facilities, with 230 facilities completely destroyed. Liashko emphasizes the importance of reforms, promising comprehensive changes to medical and social examination commissions. The Czech Republic's commitment to invest 100 million euros in upgrading hospitals showcases international support. Additionally, medics exempt from service will now be enlisted in the Armed Forces under a one-year contract to support medical operations. As the healthcare sector navigates these adversities, efforts to rebuild and restructure become paramount for ensuring improved healthcare delivery.
How many healthcare facilities were attacked in Ukraine?
Viktor Liashko reported that there have been 1,600 attacks on Ukrainian healthcare facilities, a situation reflecting the dire consequences of the ongoing conflict. Among these, 230 were completely destroyed, severely impacting the healthcare infrastructure and the ability of medical personnel to provide necessary services to the population in affected regions.
What reforms did Viktor Liashko propose for the Ukrainian healthcare system?
Viktor Liashko announced comprehensive reforms in medical and social examination commissions (MSECs), which are set to begin in January 2025. These changes aim to ensure transparent, fair, and person-centered operations, free from corruption and abuse. The goal is to improve the efficiency and credibility of medical evaluations and related administrative processes.
How is the Czech Republic contributing to Ukraine's health sector recovery?
The Czech Republic has pledged to invest 100 million euros in upgrading Ukrainian hospitals as part of the Ukraine Facility program. This international collaboration highlights efforts to rehabilitate the health sector amidst ongoing challenges, reinforcing the global community's support in rebuilding and modernizing Ukraine’s healthcare infrastructure.
What measures are taken for medics in Ukraine amidst the war?
Viktor Liashko introduced a new initiative where medics previously exempt from military service will be enlisted in the Armed Forces under a one-year contract. These medics will only serve in medical roles, providing critical support in medical operations, which is crucial for maintaining healthcare services amidst the ongoing conflict.
What damages have Russian attacks caused to Ukraine's health infrastructure?
As reported by Viktor Liashko, Russian military actions have caused approximately $7 billion in damage to Ukraine’s medical infrastructure. These attacks have targeted facilities, including hospitals and emergency services, exacerbating the challenges faced by the health sector and underscoring the urgent need for restoration and international aid.
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Mass testing for COVID19 to be introduced in Ukraine - Liashko Mass testing for COVID-19 is planned to be introduced in Ukraine, deputy health minister and chief health officer Viktor Liashko said on the air of the Right to Power program on Thursday. 21 544 147 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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COVAX to provide Ukraine with free COVID-19 vaccine for 20% of population - Viktor Liashko COVAX, a global initiative aimed at working with vaccine manufacturers, has announced the allocation of free coronavirus vaccine to Ukraine for 20% of the population. 11 948 75 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Medical and social examinations will be conducted in cluster and super-cluster hospitals - Liashko Medical and social expertise should be conducted in a transparent and fair manner and be person-centered. There should be no room for corruption and abuse. 11 572 92
Ruscists attacked toxicology department of Okhmatdyt, where children were receiving dialysis, there are dead - Liashko. VIDEO On 8 July, a Russian strike on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital damaged the toxicology and oncology departments, intensive care and operating departments. 9 140 34 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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Ukraine bans travel from India from May 2 The Cabinet of Ministers has banned foreigners arriving from India from entering Ukraine from May 2. 8 579 27
Health Ministry expects supplies of Ukrainian PCR tests to begin next week The Ukrainian Health Ministry expects it will start to receive Ukrainian-made polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test kits as soon as next week. 7 924 43 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Ministry of Health told how war affects biological age of Ukrainians, and warned about "younger age" of diseases Ukrainians are aging by 10-15 years because of psycho-emotional pressure caused by the war, which makes diseases much "younger". Head of the Ministry of Health Viktor Lyashko noted that in a year or two the number of cases of cancer and cardiovascular diseases will increase. 6 897 12 Previously in trend: War
Previous tender for restoration of Okhmatdyt will be canceled, and new one will be held through ProZorro - Liashko. VIDEO During the briefing "Reconstruction of Okhmatdyt," Health Minister Viktor Liashko said that the tender for the reconstruction of Okhmatdyt would be held through ProZorro with the involvement of the Audit and Supervisory Board. 6 613 74
In Kyiv, MMCs did not keep electronic queue and worked until 02:00 p.m. This is violation of rules - Liashko According to the Ministry of Health, military medical commissions in the capital delayed the timing of the commission, worked part-time and did not maintain electronic queues. 6 324 27
Seven regions not ready to ease quarantine measures - Health Ministry As of today, May 26, seven regions in Ukraine do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures introduced to prevent the coronavirus spread, according to the Health Ministry. 6 248 9 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Zelensky talked to two orphans from Mariupol. PHOTOS The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi visited the NDSL hospital Okhmatdyt, together with the Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Lyashko they talked to two orphans from Mariupol - Ilya Matvienko (10 years old) and Kira Obedinskaya (12 years old). The President also presented state awards to Okhmatdyt doctors. 5 839 12 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian Health Ministry to say in ten days whether quarantine will be lifted The Ukrainian Health Ministry will comment on the issue of ending a coronavirus quarantine in Ukraine not earlier than in ten days, Deputy Health Minister, Chief Sanitary Doctor Viktor Liashko has said. 5 698 20 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Vaccination against COVID-19 to start in all regions of Ukraine on Thursday – Liashko Vaccination against coronavirus (COVID-19) on Thursday will start in all regions of Ukraine, the vaccine has been delivered to regional warehouses, Deputy Health Minister, Chief State Sanitary Doctor Viktor Liashko said on Facebook. 4 970 44 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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Liashko: Overcoming coronavirus disease is number one priority for me The number one priority for the Ministry of Health will be overcoming of COVID-19 disease, said Deputy Minister of Health, Chief State Sanitary Doctor, candidate for Minister of Health Viktor Liashko during a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada on Thursday. 4 848 26 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
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Healthcare Ministry appeals to law enforcement agencies for additional checks of tender for reconstruction of Okhmatdyt - Liashko The Ministry of Health has asked law enforcement agencies to "conduct additional checks" on the tender for the repair of the "Okhmatdyt" children's hospital in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian missile attack on 8 July. 4 667 20
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Health Ministry to permit opening of beaches The Health Ministry intends to permit opening of beaches. 4 312 25 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
23 thousand people in Ukraine have official diagnosis of PTSD - Ministry of Health In 2023, more than 20,000 people with post-traumatic stress disorder were registered in the electronic health care system. 4 262 5
Boy who was in Okhmatdyt during missile attack on 8 July died in hospital - Liashko The first child victim among the patients who were in the National Children's Hospital Okhmatdyt during the terrorist attack on 8 July has been confirmed. 4 144 7
Ukraine to launch mass production of Covid-19 tests, - Ministry of Health Ukraine is about to launch mass production of tests for the Covid-19 coronavirus. 4 055 33 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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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. 3 812 12
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Strokes in Ukraine during war have become younger by 10-15 years, - Liashko Health Minister Viktor Liashko has stated that strokes in Ukraine have become 10-15 years younger due to the war and stress. 3 534 18 Previously in trend: War
Weekend quarantine: Zelenskyi satisfied with results of restrictions The weekend quarantine provided a positive dynamic during the last two weeks according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to him, due to the introduced restrictions, the predicted growth of Covid-19 patients is restrained as the President’s Office reported. 3 380 41 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Health Ministry suggests extending, relaxing quarantine for whole summer The Ministry of Health of Ukraine will propose to the Cabinet of Ministers to extend the quarantine for the summer period while maintaining the main quarantine restrictions, said Health Minister Viktor Liashko during a government meeting on Wednesday. 3 318 62 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Liashko: 17 strains of coronavirus were detected in Ukraine Along with the new variant of COVID-19, Jenny, there are 17 strains of the virus in Ukraine. 3 293 34
Ukraine conducts PCR tests on all patients with pneumonia In Ukraine, doctors began testing patients with pneumonia for the presence of COVID-19. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Health Viktor Lyashko during a briefing. 3 223 22 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
Liashko does not plan to resign over MSEC scandal The head of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Viktor Liashko, does not plan to resign because of the corruption scandal in the Medical Expert Commission. 3 166 16
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Health Minister Liashko plans to leave half of deputies from previous team Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko plans to include in his team half of the deputies who worked in the team of Maksym Stepanov. 2 021 12
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MSECs transfer unfinished cases of disability to expert commissions in medical institutions, - Liashko Medical and social commissions will transfer disability cases that were not closed by January 1, 2025, to expert commissions in hospitals. 1 955 12
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