Oleksiy Fedorichev to face trial over $60 million in damages to DPZKU
The owner of a grain trader is accused of diverting state grain to Saudi Arabia and laundering over $40.9 million through Cypriot companies.
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Ukraine Medical Procurement buys Elekta accelerators for UAH 168.8 million
The state enterprise ordered two Elekta Harmony linear accelerators under the Ukraine Facility mechanism. The contract value significantly exceeds the prices of previous purchases of similar equipment.
List of health conditions for the third disability group in Ukraine in 2026
The Ministry of Health clarified which specific diseases and defects entitle individuals to the third disability group following the abolition of MSEC.
Double service credit for medical workers: who is eligible for the benefit and what are the limitations
Staff of infectious disease, psychiatric and intensive care units can accrue pension service credit at double rate, although this does not always affect the final payout amount.
Air quality in Kyiv significantly worsened after overnight Russian air attack
Residential areas of the capital were shrouded in acrid smoke and fine particulate matter following Russian military strikes and fires at infrastructure facilities.
From March 2026, PESEL UKR no longer guarantees free healthcare in Poland
Poland has abolished special access terms for Ukrainians to the state healthcare system. The presence of health insurance or other legal grounds now plays a key role.
First flu cases in Ukraine: season started early, vaccines sufficient for only 1% of population
Experts have recorded an early start to the epidemic season. Updated flu vaccines are expected in pharmacies by the end of October, while the planned 400,000 doses will cover the needs of only a portion of citizens.
UK recalls eggs from Ukrainian producer over salmonella
UK regulator urges withdrawal of Yasensvit Ltd products from circulation after Salmonella bacteria detected.
NAVS researchers develop wheeled folding stretchers for evacuating the wounded
Experts from the National Academy of Internal Affairs and the Main Medical Clinical Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have created new stretchers that allow a single person to evacuate a casualty thanks to pneumatic wheels.
106-year-old Cherkasy resident Petro Motorny named oldest man in Ireland
A Ukrainian from Cherkasy region who moved to Ireland in 2024 has been recognised as the country's oldest male.
Ministry of Social Policy and Revived Soldiers Ukraine agree on cooperation regarding prosthetics for veterans
Deputy Minister Inna Solodka facilitates dialogue between volunteers and the state, leading to a partnership with the American foundation.
Occupants in Luhansk region impose deadlines for disability certificates affecting nearly 20,000 people
Deadlines for reissuing medical documents have been introduced in the temporarily occupied part of Luhansk region. Ignoring the new rules threatens the suspension of social benefits.
WHO finds no evidence of infection spread after scientist dies in Siberian laboratory
The World Health Organization confirmed that contacts of the deceased employee of a Russian anti-plague centre were not infected, although the cause of the pneumonia remains undetermined.
WHO does not confirm plague outbreak in Russia following death of laboratory worker
The international organisation stated that testing of the deceased and her contacts showed no signs of plague, although the exact cause of death remains undetermined.
Cellular reprogramming: two glaucoma patients show vision improvement in first test
Biotech firm Life Biosciences published first human trial data for ER-100, a drug that activates cellular rejuvenation mechanisms.
Earth hit by strong red-level magnetic storm on 9 October
Solar plasma flow triggered red-level geomagnetic disturbances. Experts warn of possible increased activity due to a coronal mass ejection.
Cardioaspirin by Bayer temporarily disappears from Kyiv pharmacies due to logistics disruptions
German company Bayer has confirmed a temporary shortage of its products in Ukraine. Availability in pharmacies is expected to gradually recover in the second half of October 2026.
One batch of Cyclox lacked active ingredient: details of Kusum Farm drug inspections
Investigation revealed contradictory lab test results for Indian drugs: one institution recorded critical non-compliance, another claims it never tested them.
Earth's geomagnetic field to calm down on 6 October, activity to rise only before dawn
According to forecasts by US specialists, space weather indicators will remain low on Tuesday. A noticeable disturbance is expected only in the early morning hours.
When Ukrainians are legally exempt from paying utility bills during martial law
Martial law does not automatically cancel utility payments, but the law allows for the suspension of charges for destroyed housing or the granting of benefits to evacuees by decision of local authorities.
2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded for discovery enabling light control of neurons
American and German scientists received the award for the discovery of light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, which allow control over brain cell activity.